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R792 GKO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

53,380 mi
Last recorded53,380 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 GKO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,380 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 51,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 57,443 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,812 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 49,812 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear door stiff to open from outside

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,919 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Fail 30 Oct 2012 47,918 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Airbag light illuminated

Nearside 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,225 miles

Airbag light on

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,166 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag light on dash

passagers rear door doesnt open

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Fail 29 Oct 2010 45,166 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag light on dash

passagers rear door doesnt open

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,605 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to the nearside of the vehicle body and nearside rear door stiff to open

front registration plate cracked

tax disc holder could be repositioned as it is in the middle of the nearside of the windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2009 43,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2008 42,162 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 42,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,257 miles

Airbag light on

Exhaust rubber mount perished

Exterior cosmetic damage to nearside

Front number plate slightly damaged

Front windscreen scratch on inside

Fail 17 Oct 2007 40,257 miles

Airbag light on

Exhaust rubber mount perished

Exterior cosmetic damage to nearside

Front number plate slightly damaged

Front windscreen scratch on inside

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,039 miles

air bag light on

body damage to nearside of car

unable to open o/s/r door from outside

Fail 26 Oct 2006 39,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Airbag warning light on

Exterior cosmetic damage to nearside

Front wipers split

Unable to open nearside rear door from the outside

Pass 3 Oct 2005 38,107 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 38,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R792 GKO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R792 GKO, 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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R792 GKO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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