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R43 LWY

1998 Skoda Felicia Gli

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,506 mi
Last recorded85,506 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli69,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 LWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 85,506 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 85,506 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 82,076 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 82,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Feb 2007 76,516 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 76,516 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 72,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Feb 2006 72,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

spare tyre flat

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Gli?

Based on 4,192 MOT tests across 841 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
841
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 637
constant velocity joint gaiter split 384
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Headlamp aim too low 312
Direction indicator incorrect colour 230
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R43 LWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 69,382 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 Gli fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 637 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R43 LWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Gli typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Gli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R43 LWY registered?

R43 LWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R43 LWY safe to buy?

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