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R243 GJN

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,160 mi
Last recorded84,160 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 GJN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 84,160 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,880 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,103 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

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

centre stop light not working - Disconnected

Fail 11 Apr 2015 82,084 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

centre stop light not working - Disconnected

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front headlamp image poor

Fail 1 Apr 2014 80,689 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front headlamp image poor

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,234 miles

Oil leak

center stop lamp not working - disconnected ??

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

centre stop lamp inop, but cannot confirm its connected

handbrake warning light inop

Fail 11 Apr 2012 78,033 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

centre stop lamp inop, but cannot confirm its connected

handbrake warning light inop

Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,465 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 76,464 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,500 miles

Oil leak

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

front number plate is starting to fade.

rear number plate is starting to fade.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,500 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

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

front number plate is starting to fade.

rear number plate is starting to fade.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,668 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

both front lower spring mounts on stuts have surface coirrossion

slight free play in o/s/r and n/s/r top strut mounts

Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,007 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 71,007 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 69,189 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 69,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 67,379 miles

moderate corrosion to centre box exhaust

moderate play to n/s/f top strut mounting

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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R243 GJN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R243 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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What year was R243 GJN registered?

R243 GJN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R243 GJN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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