1998 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Petrol · S437 JPX
1998 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 102,152 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2009.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S437 JPX Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2008
- 102,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S437 JPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Skoda Octavia (S437 JPX) between January 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
S437 JPX Mileage History
- 10/01/200660,173 mi
- 17/05/200663,386 mi+3,213 mi
- 05/06/200776,327 mi+12,941 mi
- 15/06/200777,161 mi+834 mi
- 19/07/2008102,152 mi+24,991 mi
- 19/07/2008102,152 mi
Average of roughly 16,644 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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