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R781 YVU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,970 mi
Last recorded53,970 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 YVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 53,552 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,433 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,039 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 51,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 49,512 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,668 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,508 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,449 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,506 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,649 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 42,649 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,488 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,116 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 37,958 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 37,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YVU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R781 YVU registered?

R781 YVU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R781 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 YVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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