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R103 FGV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,807 mi
Last recorded104,807 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 FGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,807 miles

exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 99,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear bearings slack

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/f brake flexi hose perished

slight play suspension bushes

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 99,877 miles

both rear bearings slack

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/f brake flexi hose perished

slight play suspension bushes

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 92,431 miles

slight play in both rear bearings

Fail 23 Jan 2009 83,423 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,423 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 72,119 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2008 72,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear brake hose ferrules rusting

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2006 65,500 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 65,500 miles

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R103 FGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R103 FGV, 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 R103 FGV registered?

R103 FGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R103 FGV safe to buy?

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