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R685 RRB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,726 mi
Last recorded52,726 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 RRB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,726 miles

headlight range control adjustment defective

rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 52,726 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlight range control adjustment defective

rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2009 49,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate lettering fading.

slight harshness and play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

some rear brake pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 49,084 miles

rear number plate lettering fading.

slight harshness and play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

some rear brake pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,803 miles

clutch pedal bits high

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,401 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,455 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 37,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R685 RRB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R685 RRB, 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 R685 RRB registered?

R685 RRB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R685 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R685 RRB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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