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S101 MRH

1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,232 mi
Last recorded147,232 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi77,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 MRH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 147,232 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 147,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 140,537 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 140,537 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2007 133,747 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 133,740 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 108,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Glxi?

Based on 749 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Stop lamp not working 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Registration plate lamp not working 20
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S101 MRH is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 77,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Glxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S101 MRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Octavia Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S101 MRH registered?

S101 MRH is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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