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R423 SAS

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,520 mi
Last recorded79,520 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 SAS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,520 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2008 75,273 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 75,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 69,249 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 69,249 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 64,022 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 64,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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R423 SAS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R423 SAS, 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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R423 SAS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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