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R731 GCU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,323 mi
Last recorded132,323 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 GCU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2011 132,323 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 132,323 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 127,593 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 127,593 miles

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 121,711 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 116,450 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2007
Pass 21 Jan 2006 96,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R731 GCU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R731 GCU, 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 R731 GCU registered?

R731 GCU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R731 GCU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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