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R286 GRO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,696 mi
Last recorded106,696 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 GRO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 106,696 miles

nsr indicator lens crack

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

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

front and rear bumper damaged

front and rear metal brake pipes corroaded

nsr and osr wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,043 miles

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

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

both front and rear bumpers damaged

nsf wiper blade would benefit replacement

rear brake pipes into rear flexi hoses corroded and rear flexible brake hose ferulles corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2008 97,043 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and rear bumpers damaged

nsf wiper blade would benefit replacement

rear brake pipes into rear flexi hoses corroded and rear flexible brake hose ferulles corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 85,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorating

metel brake pipes corroding

nearside front haedlamp glass damp on inside headlamp pattern slightly weak

nearside rear indicator lens broken

offside rear indicator turning white

offside rear tyre starting to wear ont of shape and close ot legal limit

Fail 15 Jun 2007 85,179 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate deteriorating.

Metal brake pipes corroding.

Nail in nearside rear tyre - punctured.

Nearside front headlamp glass damp on inside headlamp pattern slightly weak.

Nearside rear indicator lens broken

Offside rear indicator turning white.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape and close to legal limit.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 71,221 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate starting to deteriorate

rear box rubber mounting in poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2006 71,216 miles

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

Back box of exhaust rubber hanger in poor condition.

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R286 GRO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R286 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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R286 GRO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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