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R401 FGV

1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,955 mi
Last recorded116,955 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi76,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 FGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 116,955 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 116,955 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 107,824 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 107,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

n/s/f tyre cracked side wall

Pass 31 May 2006 107,731 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 103,171 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Lxi?

Based on 6,011 MOT tests across 1,267 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
6,317
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 900
constant velocity joint gaiter split 562
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 479
Headlamp aim too low 463
Direction indicator incorrect colour 327
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R401 FGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Silver 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 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 76,345 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia Lxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 900 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R401 FGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R401 FGV registered?

R401 FGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R401 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 FGV 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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