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R437 HNJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,804 mi
Last recorded87,804 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 HNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,804 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front crossmember damaged

gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2009 87,670 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front crossmember damaged

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 68,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,912 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 549,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2005 54,465 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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R437 HNJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R437 HNJ, 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 R437 HNJ registered?

R437 HNJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R437 HNJ safe to buy?

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