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R257 FBJ

1998 Skoda Felicia Gli

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,135 mi
Last recorded87,135 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli69,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 FBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,135 miles

airbag light on

Fail 4 Jun 2009 87,123 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

airbag light on

Pass 29 May 2008 83,072 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 77,722 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,582 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

centre exhaust mountings starting to crack/perish. †

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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R257 FBJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol 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 R257 FBJ, 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 R257 FBJ registered?

R257 FBJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R257 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 FBJ 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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