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R701 CBU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,958 mi
Last recorded83,958 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 CBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 83,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to o/s/ front to rear and n/s/r brake pipes

corrosion to both rear and n/s/f shock absorber cases

corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrule ends

water damage to rear number plate ,only just passed test

Fail 28 Mar 2009 83,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to o/s/ front to rear and n/s/r brake pipes

corrosion to both rear and n/s/f shock absorber cases

corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrule ends

water damage to rear number plate ,only just passed test

Pass 5 Feb 2008 80,330 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 73,207 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 73,207 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine leaking oil!

Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,614 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 66,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mounting..

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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R701 CBU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R701 CBU, 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 R701 CBU registered?

R701 CBU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R701 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 CBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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