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R574 GGN

1998 Skoda Felicia

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,951 mi
Last recorded75,951 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 GGN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 75,951 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 75,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Slight movement in both rear shock absorber top mounts

Pass 12 May 2010 67,902 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 67,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,033 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,921 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 55,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,838 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 48,838 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,897 miles

o/s/f tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 16 Aug 2005 38,857 miles

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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R574 GGN 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 63.6%.

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 R574 GGN, 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 R574 GGN registered?

R574 GGN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R574 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 GGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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