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R401 BVF

1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,934 mi
Last recorded83,934 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi66,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 BVF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Slxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 83,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 83,934 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 73,246 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 73,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 67,888 miles

front brake balance near limit

Pass 16 Sep 2005 62,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Slxi?

Based on 794 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,440
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Headlamp aim too low 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R401 BVF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 66,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia Slxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R401 BVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Slxi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Slxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R401 BVF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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