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R538 KSF

1998 Skoda Felicia Gli

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,761 mi
Last recorded72,761 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli69,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 KSF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 72,761 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 72,707 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,811 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 70,789 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 62,006 miles

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Gli?

Based on 4,192 MOT tests across 841 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
841
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 637
constant velocity joint gaiter split 384
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Headlamp aim too low 312
Direction indicator incorrect colour 230
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R538 KSF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli in Blue 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 Gli models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 69,382 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 Gli fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 637 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R538 KSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Gli typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Gli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R538 KSF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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