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R259 TWR

1998 Skoda Felicia Gli

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,425 mi
Last recorded53,425 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli69,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 TWR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 53,425 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 53,363 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,537 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,680 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 46,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 41,521 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 41,519 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R259 TWR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli in Red with a 1,289cc petrol 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 R259 TWR, 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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R259 TWR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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