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R861 SLE

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,612 mi
Last recorded67,612 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 SLE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,612 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 28 Oct 2010 60,838 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front c.v gaitors insecure

gearbox selector seal leaking

offside front driveshaft inner gaitor split

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,838 miles

front c.v gaitors insecure

gearbox selector seal leaking

offside front driveshaft inner gaitor split

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

eshaust corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,103 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,103 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,942 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 52,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 46,183 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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R861 SLE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R861 SLE, 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 R861 SLE registered?

R861 SLE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R861 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 SLE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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