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R402 FGV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,753 mi
Last recorded66,753 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 FGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,753 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 66,753 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 62,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 62,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/front tyre has minor wall damage

Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 54,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 50,497 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,976 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

child seat fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,410 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,932 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Sep 2012 35,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,135 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 32,135 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,908 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,623 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,721 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 25,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,682 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,868 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 21,868 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 21,458 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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R402 FGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R402 FGV, 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 R402 FGV registered?

R402 FGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R402 FGV shows 24 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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