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R271 GRO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,130 mi
Last recorded46,130 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 GRO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 46,130 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracking

o/s/rear tyre valve condition

Fail 8 May 2015 45,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre cracking

o/s/rear tyre valve condition

Fail 13 May 2014 33,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 May 2014 33,587 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,752 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,691 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,944 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,269 miles

n/s/f tyre splitting in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,427 miles

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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R271 GRO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R271 GRO, 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 R271 GRO registered?

R271 GRO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R271 GRO safe to buy?

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