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R458 GNK

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,989 mi
Last recorded77,989 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 GNK
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 77,989 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2021 77,988 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,943 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,734 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,924 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 75,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,924 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 74,902 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,280 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 72,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,740 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,655 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 68,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake lever

n/s/r tyre cracking & nail (165/70/13)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2009 67,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake lever

n/s/r tyre cracking & nail (165/70/13)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2008 66,399 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 5 Aug 2008 66,399 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,106 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,449 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 63,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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R458 GNK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R458 GNK, 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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R458 GNK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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