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R291 DYG

1998 Skoda Felicia L

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,343 mi
Last recorded69,343 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia L65,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 DYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,343 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 69,343 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,220 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,337 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 55,974 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 55,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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R291 DYG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R291 DYG, 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 R291 DYG registered?

R291 DYG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R291 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 DYG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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