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R280 OTN

1998 Skoda Felicia L

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,933 mi
Last recorded88,933 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia L65,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 OTN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2009 88,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 88,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 81,892 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 81,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2007 75,199 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 75,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2006 68,798 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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R280 OTN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L in White 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 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 65,447 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R280 OTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R280 OTN registered?

R280 OTN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R280 OTN safe to buy?

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