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R931 GHO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

63,931 mi
Last recorded63,931 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 GHO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 63,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise general corrosion

Fail 23 May 2013 63,931 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,863 miles

general corrosion

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

footbrake travel long

Fail 28 May 2012 60,854 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

footbrake travel long

general corrosion

Pass 26 May 2011 57,652 miles

advise general corrosion

Pass 26 May 2010 54,227 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise nearside headlamp damaged advise general corrosion

Fail 26 May 2010 54,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise nearside headlamp damaged advise general corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,382 miles

general corrosion

nearside headlight damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2009 50,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general corrosion

nearside headlight damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 46,316 miles

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

general corrosion

nearside front headlamp damage

Fail 27 May 2008 46,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

general corrosion

nearside front headlamp damage

Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,005 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 43,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 40,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 40,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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R931 GHO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R931 GHO, 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 R931 GHO registered?

R931 GHO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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