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R742 SLB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,827 mi
Last recorded50,827 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 SLB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2010 50,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery loose

centre exhaust mounting perished

corrosion to o/s rear doorshut and wheelarch lip

cuts to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

front brake hoses perished

o/s mirror housing damaged

o/s rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,901 miles

Battery insecure

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches and door shuts

damage to o/s mirror casing damage

play in top shock mounts

Fail 1 Apr 2009 45,888 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches and door shuts

damage to o/s mirror casing damage

play in top shock mounts

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,272 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,592 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,423 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 30,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R742 SLB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R742 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 R742 SLB registered?

R742 SLB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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