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R229 GNO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,508 mi
Last recorded91,508 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 GNO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,508 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 91,508 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,375 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 83,450 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 83,450 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 79,066 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,797 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,128 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 62,857 miles

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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R229 GNO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R229 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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What year was R229 GNO registered?

R229 GNO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R229 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 GNO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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