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R238 GJN

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,072 mi
Last recorded156,072 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 GJN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2013 156,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 156,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 138,812 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 122,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 103,222 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 88,533 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 88,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,191 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,631 miles

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

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

nsr no light dim head lamp adjuster in op

Fail 17 Dec 2007 62,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

nsr no light dim head lamp adjuster in op

Pass 18 Dec 2006 50,861 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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R238 GJN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R238 GJN, 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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R238 GJN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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