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R221 GNO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,971 mi
Last recorded85,971 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 GNO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2014 85,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 85,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,322 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,778 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,159 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2011 75,159 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,820 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,875 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust fouling rear crossmember

movement in both front top mounts when hanging

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2009 66,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust fouling rear crossmember

movement in both front top mounts when hanging

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2006 62,267 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 62,267 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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R221 GNO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R221 GNO, 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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R221 GNO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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