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R408 HGU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,568 mi
Last recorded46,568 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 HGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,568 miles

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

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

grease leaking n/s outer c/v gaiter

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,778 miles

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

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

no coolant headertank

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,085 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,137 miles

coolant dripping under vehicle [radiatior]

greese leaking around n/s c/v gaiter

Fail 27 Jul 2012 44,137 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

coolant dripping under vehicle [radiatior]

greese leaking around n/s c/v gaiter

Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,254 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,254 miles

greese leaking from n/s/f c/v gaiter

n/s and o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,383 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 41,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,926 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,087 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 38,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 36,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,404 miles

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

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

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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R408 HGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R408 HGU, 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 R408 HGU registered?

R408 HGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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