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R972 SRB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,941 mi
Last recorded99,941 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 SRB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 99,941 miles

both front lower arm bushes slight perishing

both front to rear starting to corrode slightly

both rear shockers very rusty

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f shocker top

Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,310 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 93,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2008 85,816 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 76,993 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 76,993 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

play on front suspention top

Pass 22 Feb 2006 72,326 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 72,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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R972 SRB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Black with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R972 SRB, 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 R972 SRB registered?

R972 SRB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R972 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R972 SRB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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