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R251 PRE

1998 Skoda Felicia Gli

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,919 mi
Last recorded107,919 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli69,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 PRE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 107,919 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 107,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 101,304 miles

.. both rear shockabsorbers getting weak

.. both rear wheel arches getting rusty

.. offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 3mm left

.. slight movement in both front strut mounts

..hand-brake stayed on when vicle was moved first/advise rear brake check

Fail 7 Jan 2008 101,287 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

.. both rear shockabsorbers getting weak

.. both rear wheel arches getting rusty

.. offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 3mm left

.. slight movement in both front strut mounts

..hand-brake stayed on when vicle was moved first/advise rear brake check

Pass 4 Jan 2007 88,551 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 80,450 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 80,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Gli?

Based on 4,192 MOT tests across 841 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
841
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 637
constant velocity joint gaiter split 384
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Headlamp aim too low 312
Direction indicator incorrect colour 230
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R251 PRE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 69,382 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 Gli fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 637 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R251 PRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Gli typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Gli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R251 PRE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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