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R741 MPB

1998 Skoda Felicia LX

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,487 mi
Last recorded29,487 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia LX78,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 MPB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,487 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 29,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to offside rear brake hose furrells

damage to offside outer sill

nearside front tyre perishing in tread

slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch at top suspension mount

tempary repair to centre exhaust mount

Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,231 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 17,664 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front discs in poor condition and slightly worn

both front pads very close to limit

offside rear brake ferrel badly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,664 miles

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

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

both front discs in poor condition and slightly worn

both front pads very close to limit

offside rear brake ferrel badly corroded

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia LX?

Based on 1,773 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,911
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
constant velocity joint gaiter split 182
Headlamp aim too low 122
Direction indicator incorrect colour 93
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R741 MPB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia LX in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 78,568 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R741 MPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia LX typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R741 MPB registered?

R741 MPB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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