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R29 BRL

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,768 mi
Last recorded128,768 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 BRL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 128,768 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2012 128,768 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 121,799 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2011 121,799 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2010 116,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 116,330 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 109,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 109,537 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 100,947 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 100,947 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 91,675 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 91,569 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 82,052 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 72,819 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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R29 BRL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R29 BRL, 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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R29 BRL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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