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R538 BHU

1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,050 mi
Last recorded151,050 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi68,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 BHU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 151,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 151,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 143,764 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 143,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 136,374 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

Fail 4 Apr 2008 136,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

Pass 4 Apr 2007 128,440 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 128,125 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Mar 2006 120,937 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 120,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damp around power steering resevoir.

nearside rear seat belt twisted.

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm. inner tread.

oil leak

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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R538 BHU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R538 BHU, 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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R538 BHU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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