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R443 MSO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,475 mi
Last recorded84,475 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 MSO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2007 84,475 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 84,475 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine very noisey

Exhaust front pipe cracked and rotton

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pads low

Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2006 77,418 miles

front brake balance 23%........max25%

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Feb 2006 77,418 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

front brake balance 23%........max25%

rear seats not fitted at time of test

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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R443 MSO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R443 MSO, 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 R443 MSO registered?

R443 MSO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R443 MSO safe to buy?

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