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R183 GLG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,471 mi
Last recorded55,471 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 GLG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,471 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 55,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,415 miles

cracking to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside and offside rear indicators becoming white

offside front indicator becoming white

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking to tread pattern

Fail 17 Dec 2008 48,414 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracking to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside and offside rear indicators becoming white

offside front indicator becoming white

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking to tread pattern

Pass 14 Dec 2007 45,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 45,312 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,683 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 42,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 39,469 miles

nsr osr nsf tyres have nails in them

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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R183 GLG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R183 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 R183 GLG registered?

R183 GLG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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