MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
high leval brake lamp inop
Centre Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Gli D?
Based on 2,396 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R542 ALS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli D in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 89,282 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R542 ALS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Skoda Felicia Gli D typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Gli D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R542 ALS registered?
R542 ALS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli D, first registered on 10 March 1998.
Is R542 ALS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R542 ALS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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