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R478 UAG

1998 Skoda Felicia L

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,571 mi
Last recorded62,571 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia L65,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 UAG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 May 2008 62,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 53,262 miles

(6) All metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(8) Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 19 May 2007 53,262 miles

(6) All metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(8) Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 51,580 miles

(6) All metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(7) Rear exhaust corroded.

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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R478 UAG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 65,447 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R478 UAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R478 UAG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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