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R979 NBD

1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,304 mi
Last recorded125,304 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi68,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 NBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 125,304 miles

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

front no plate cracked

rear brake pipes rusty

tail gate holed and rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2008 124,742 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

start of corrosion on nearside rear wheelarch

Pass 4 Jun 2007 115,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 113,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 113,148 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 102,268 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 102,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Glxi?

Based on 5,868 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 860
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 534
constant velocity joint gaiter split 507
Headlamp aim too low 475
Direction indicator incorrect colour 329
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R979 NBD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,214 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 Glxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 860 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R979 NBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R979 NBD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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