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R781 FRE

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,224 mi
Last recorded72,224 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 FRE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,224 miles

Nearside Rear ARCH RUSTING THROUGH

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,167 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,528 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 64,528 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,500 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 60,387 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 55,077 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 55,077 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 47,440 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 47,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,210 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 40,667 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 40,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,135 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,991 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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R781 FRE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R781 FRE, 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 R781 FRE registered?

R781 FRE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R781 FRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 FRE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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