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R340 GBE

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,068 mi
Last recorded106,068 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 GBE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,068 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 105,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,580 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 94,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,949 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,493 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,362 miles

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,944 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,120 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,539 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 53,528 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 49,817 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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R340 GBE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R340 GBE, 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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R340 GBE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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