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R181 GLG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,871 mi
Last recorded53,871 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 GLG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 53,871 miles

Rear corrosion rear wheel arch area

Fail 19 May 2015 51,156 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 19 May 2015 51,156 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 20 May 2014 47,760 miles

front number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 9 May 2013 44,099 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

near side rear shockabsorber top mount corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,256 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2011 35,849 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,144 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,125 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,125 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 24,509 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,633 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 22,633 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?

Based on 560,899 MOT tests across 64,461 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,468
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
64,461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,886
constant velocity joint gaiter split 37,453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,356
Headlamp aim too low 30,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,165
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R181 GLG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 67,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 58,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R181 GLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R181 GLG registered?

R181 GLG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R181 GLG safe to buy?

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