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R929 FCG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,889 mi
Last recorded78,889 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 FCG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,889 miles

corrosion and slight blow in rear exhaust pipework

corrosion forming in brake pipe to offside rear hose

corrosion in rear struts

corrosion in rear wheel arches

engine oil leak

exhaust blow at front joining sleeve

nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,579 miles

engine noise?requires furthur investigation

near side rear tyre on the limit

play in off side rear wheel bearing

rubber mount broken on centre exhaust,but system still supported by remaining mounts

Pass 9 Mar 2009 68,676 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 68,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,299 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 60,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,710 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 53,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/r brake flexi insucure

Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,558 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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R929 FCG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc 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 R929 FCG, 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 R929 FCG registered?

R929 FCG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R929 FCG 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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