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R491 UAG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,014 mi
Last recorded95,014 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 UAG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,014 miles

corrosion on both rear spring top cups and rear flexi brake hoses ends

Pass 29 Jan 2010 89,085 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 89,083 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

noise on rotation of nearside rear wheel bearing,initial corrosion on both rear spring top cups

Fail 28 Jan 2009 83,644 miles

Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

noise on rotation of nearside rear wheel bearing,initial corrosion on both rear spring top cups

Pass 28 Jan 2008 77,715 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 77,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,741 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 70,741 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 65,247 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 65,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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R491 UAG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Black with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R491 UAG, 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 R491 UAG registered?

R491 UAG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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