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R285 BNM

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,755 mi
Last recorded135,755 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 BNM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 135,755 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight noise in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2011 120,630 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 120,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 107,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 93,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 86,176 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 78,547 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,989 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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R285 BNM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R285 BNM, 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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R285 BNM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R285 BNM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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