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R396 HRO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,579 mi
Last recorded83,579 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 HRO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 83,579 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 83,579 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 70,432 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 54,372 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 18 May 2006 54,372 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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R396 HRO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R396 HRO, 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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What year was R396 HRO registered?

R396 HRO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R396 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 HRO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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