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R165 FRT

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,485 mi
Last recorded73,485 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 FRT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,048 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 67,376 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,895 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,584 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,016 miles

Both rear shock absorbers and top spring mounts corroded slightly.

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated/perrished.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,008 miles

Rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Rear suspension top mounts slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 56,008 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Rear suspension top mounts slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,181 miles

noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,246 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,286 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 42,286 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,721 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 38,721 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,342 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 32,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,182 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 27,182 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2005 23,059 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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R165 FRT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R165 FRT, 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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R165 FRT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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