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R581 GGN

1998 Skoda Felicia

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,130 mi
Last recorded32,130 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 GGN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,130 miles

o/s/r light lense cracked

rear no. plate starting to fade

wipers starting to split on ends

Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,207 miles

1 washer jet does not work

front wipers starting to split

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/f c.v. gaiter has a pin hole split

o/s/r light lense cracked but not white light showing (temporary repair tape on lense)

oil leaks

rear reg plate distorted but not effecting lettering

rear seat belts retrack slowly

Fail 20 Jan 2014 31,206 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

1 washer jet does not work

front wipers starting to split

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/f c.v. gaiter has a pin hole split

o/s/r light lense cracked but not white light showing (temporary repair tape on lense)

oil leaks

rear reg plate distorted but not effecting lettering

rear seat belts retrack slowly

Pass 25 Jan 2013 30,232 miles

1 o/s/f washer jet blocked

both rear seat belt retract slowly

oil leaks

pinhole split in o/s/f c.v. gaiter

rear number plate faded and starting to distort

Fail 23 Jan 2013 30,224 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1 o/s/f washer jet blocked

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

both rear seat belt retract slowly

oil leaks

pinhole split in o/s/f c.v. gaiter

rear number plate faded and starting to distort

Fail 24 Jan 2012 29,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear seat belts slow to retract

centre exhuast box has a slight leak

rear exhuast rubber mount perished

rear number plate starting to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2012 29,362 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear seat belts slow to retract

centre exhuast box has a slight leak

rear exhuast rubber mount perished

rear number plate starting to perish

Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,218 miles

Oil leak

both nearside indicators starting to discolour

slight play in both front top strut mounts

small chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2011 28,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both nearside indicators starting to discolour

slight play in both front top strut mounts

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,069 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

n/s/f & r wheel rims damaged & rear slightly distorted

Fail 26 Jan 2010 27,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

n/s/f & r wheel rims damaged & rear slightly distorted

Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,710 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear

nearside front indicator starting to show white light

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,288 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,652 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 22,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 20,629 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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R581 GGN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Black with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R581 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 R581 GGN registered?

R581 GGN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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