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R257 DRT

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,796 mi
Last recorded70,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 DRT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 70,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake balance - N/S=200 O/S=150

Front number plate is starting to de-laminate.

Nearside headlamp is aimed at lower MOT limit and will not adjust any higher.

Offside front wing is very corroded along top edge and should be repaired or replaced soon to avoid sharp edges.

Offside front wiper blade is split.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 64,463 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 64,463 miles

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

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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R257 DRT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R257 DRT, 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 R257 DRT registered?

R257 DRT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R257 DRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 DRT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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