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R729 NRP

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,689 mi
Last recorded126,689 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 NRP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 126,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 118,324 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 118,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 105,385 miles

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

near side rear and off side rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 89,460 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 89,456 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 66,597 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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R729 NRP 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 R729 NRP, 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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R729 NRP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R729 NRP 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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