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R389 EJL

1998 Skoda Felicia L

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,357 mi
Last recorded110,357 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia L65,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 EJL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2009 110,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 110,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 103,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 103,829 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 95,346 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 87,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R389 EJL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L in White 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 R389 EJL, 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 R389 EJL registered?

R389 EJL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R389 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 EJL 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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