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R787 HGU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,601 mi
Last recorded34,601 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 HGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 34,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on tread/sidewalls 165/70/13T

Fail 16 Feb 2012 34,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on tread/sidewalls 165/70/13T

rear exhaust sitting on axle due to exhaust rubber snapped

Fail 28 Jan 2011 34,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,487 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,268 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,472 miles

Offside front and both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,388 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,150 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 31,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,233 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 30,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R787 HGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R787 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 R787 HGU registered?

R787 HGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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