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R881 YHL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,512 mi
Last recorded49,512 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 YHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,512 miles

marks on screen

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,711 miles

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

slight damage to front cross member

Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,756 miles

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

screen marked

Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,405 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all shockers rotting on bodys

both front tyres cracking and perished (advise replacement)

slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,256 miles

all tyres perished and cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,513 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 43,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,125 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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R881 YHL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R881 YHL, 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 R881 YHL registered?

R881 YHL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R881 YHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 YHL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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