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R589 GRL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 GRL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 128,205 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 128,204 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nsr wheel bearings noisey

Pass 19 Nov 2011 123,098 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 115,279 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 108,888 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 102,383 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 93,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 86,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 81,173 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R589 GRL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R589 GRL, 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 R589 GRL registered?

R589 GRL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R589 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 GRL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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