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R697 SLB

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,288 mi
Last recorded45,288 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 SLB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,288 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 45,277 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,898 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 36,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,704 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 35,704 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)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,877 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,643 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,689 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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R697 SLB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R697 SLB, 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 R697 SLB registered?

R697 SLB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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