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R290 BNM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,677 mi
Last recorded72,677 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 BNM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,677 miles

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

O/S CV BOOT PERRISHING /

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R BEARING

SLIGHT WEAP ON REAR SHOCKS

Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

O/S CV BOOT PERRISHING /

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R BEARING

SLIGHT WEAP ON REAR SHOCKS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,887 miles

CORRSION ON O/S/F AND REAR BRAKE PIPES

FRONT SHOCKS CORRODING

Fail 22 Oct 2010 68,887 miles

CORRSION ON O/S/F AND REAR BRAKE PIPES

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

FRONT SHOCKS CORRODING

Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,929 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 48,849 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,749 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,179 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 36,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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R290 BNM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R290 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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R290 BNM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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