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R790 HGU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,056 mi
Last recorded79,056 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 HGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise nearside rear tyre punctured.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 78,794 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise clip missing from nearside rear flexible hose bracket.

advise nearside rear tyre punctured.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,541 miles

advise alternator belt frayed.

advise offside and nearside rear brake pipes on axle corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 78,541 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise alternator belt frayed.

advise offside and nearside rear brake pipes on axle corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,372 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,093 miles

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

advise number plates deteriorated slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2007 77,765 miles

advise front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2006 77,210 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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R790 HGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R790 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 R790 HGU registered?

R790 HGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R790 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 HGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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