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R785 GNS

1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,737 mi
Last recorded145,737 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi76,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 GNS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 145,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

slight gas leak at rear exhaust clamp

Fail 26 Nov 2008 145,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

slight gas leak at rear exhaust clamp

Pass 15 Nov 2007 134,605 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear flexi brake hoses corroded slightly

heavy oil leak at engine

Fail 9 Nov 2007 134,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear flexi brake hoses corroded slightly

heavy oil leak at engine

Pass 20 Oct 2006 122,920 miles

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 19 Oct 2006 122,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavy oil leak at gearbox and engine

Pass 27 Sep 2005 104,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear top shocker mount corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Lxi?

Based on 6,011 MOT tests across 1,267 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
6,317
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 900
constant velocity joint gaiter split 562
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 479
Headlamp aim too low 463
Direction indicator incorrect colour 327
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R785 GNS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 76,345 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 Lxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 900 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R785 GNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R785 GNS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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