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R780 YHL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,901 mi
Last recorded61,901 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 YHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,901 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,699 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,084 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,549 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,382 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 49,382 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,394 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 46,394 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,365 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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R780 YHL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R780 YHL, 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 R780 YHL registered?

R780 YHL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R780 YHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 YHL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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