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R256 SFJ

1998 Skoda Felicia Gli

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,751 mi
Last recorded82,751 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli69,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 SFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 82,751 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 72,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 64,955 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the tread

Fail 8 Sep 2005 64,945 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the tread

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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R256 SFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R256 SFJ, 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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What year was R256 SFJ registered?

R256 SFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R256 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 SFJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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