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R724 SLB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,734 mi
Last recorded80,734 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 SLB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,734 miles

Both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Rear exhaust rubber mounting perished

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,262 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear metal b/pipe at O/S/R end getting abit corroded slightly

O/S D/Shaft Inner gaiter split

Rear b/hoses abit corroded at ferrules

VERY slight wear and movement starting at both rear w/bearings

Pass 10 Dec 2009 64,461 miles

Front brake pads appear low but servicable.

Offside rear steel brake pipe is rusty.

Oil loss at engine area,

Rear of exhaust is rusty and has small leak at jopint,

Slight noise on rotation of nearside rear wheel,

Fail 10 Dec 2009 64,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake pads appear low but servicable.

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

Offside rear steel brake pipe is rusty.

Oil loss at engine area,

Rear of exhaust is rusty and has small leak at jopint,

Slight noise on rotation of nearside rear wheel,

Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,913 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 53,913 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside rear tyre wearing at edges of tread

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,249 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 44,249 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,082 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 44,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R724 SLB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R724 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 R724 SLB registered?

R724 SLB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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