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R492 MFR

1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,347 mi
Last recorded83,347 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi68,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 MFR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2008 83,347 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 82,985 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet safety latch siezed

Coolant cap leaking

OS sill corroded

Rear wiper bade worn

Slight play in both front strut top mts & NSF ARB bush

Spare tyre deflated

Tailgate latch defective

Pass 20 Feb 2007 72,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 64,465 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 64,459 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Glxi?

Based on 5,868 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 860
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 534
constant velocity joint gaiter split 507
Headlamp aim too low 475
Direction indicator incorrect colour 329
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R492 MFR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,214 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 Glxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 860 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R492 MFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R492 MFR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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