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R397 FFA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,373 mi
Last recorded114,373 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 FFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 114,373 miles

n/s/f brake pipe greased up feels corroded(may require attention borderline pass)

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 26 Jun 2009 111,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 100,084 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 91,096 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 91,066 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 84,015 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R397 FFA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R397 FFA, 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 R397 FFA registered?

R397 FFA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R397 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R397 FFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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