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R708 VAM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,454 mi
Last recorded120,454 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 VAM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 120,454 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 120,449 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 109,321 miles

1. front radiator support panel distorted offside front.

1. rear reg plate stained.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 98,084 miles

1. front cross member slightly distoted.

Fail 23 Aug 2007 98,084 miles

1. front cross member slightly distoted.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 86,038 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 74,342 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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R708 VAM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R708 VAM, 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 R708 VAM registered?

R708 VAM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R708 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 VAM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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