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R782 HGU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,658 mi
Last recorded16,658 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 HGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,658 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,639 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 16,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 16,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 16,425 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 16,425 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 16,302 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 16,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,193 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 15,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 15,976 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 15,747 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 15,747 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 15,217 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,850 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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R782 HGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 R782 HGU, 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 R782 HGU registered?

R782 HGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R782 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R782 HGU 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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