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R742 TBL

1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,002 mi
Last recorded58,002 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi66,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 TBL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Slxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 58,002 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 58,002 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front number plate slight damage

nearside front outer sill damaged

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 29 May 2008 45,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded and worn

front number plate damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 29 May 2008 45,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded and worn

front number plate damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 31 May 2007 31,856 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 31 May 2007 31,856 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 3 May 2006 22,975 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 22,975 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Slxi?

Based on 794 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,440
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Headlamp aim too low 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R742 TBL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 66,936 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 Slxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R742 TBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Slxi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Slxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R742 TBL registered?

R742 TBL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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