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R862 SLE

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,465 mi
Last recorded68,465 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 SLE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 68,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 66,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 66,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 65,084 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 63,304 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 59,155 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,261 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,217 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 52,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 48,827 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,827 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 45,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,583 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 42,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 37,816 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 37,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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R862 SLE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R862 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 R862 SLE registered?

R862 SLE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R862 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 SLE shows 18 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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