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R297 MKN

1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,682 mi
Last recorded33,682 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi66,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 MKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Slxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,682 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 33,682 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,076 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 31,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,869 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,122 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 25,118 miles

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Slxi?

Based on 794 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,440
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Headlamp aim too low 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R297 MKN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi in Red 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 Slxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 66,936 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 Slxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R297 MKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Slxi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Slxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R297 MKN registered?

R297 MKN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R297 MKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 MKN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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