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R281 RTY

1998 Skoda Felicia Gli

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,014 mi
Last recorded51,014 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli69,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 RTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,014 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 51,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 2 May 2008 37,501 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes have been greased

Fail 5 May 2007 24,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2007 24,490 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,250 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 8,250 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R281 RTY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli in Blue 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 R281 RTY, 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 R281 RTY registered?

R281 RTY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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