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R169 ONK

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,771 mi
Last recorded109,771 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 ONK
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 109,771 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

front lower box section damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2011 109,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

front lower box section damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,987 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

over heating during cat test

Pass 26 Mar 2009 84,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 61,775 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 61,775 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,386 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 52,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offside front brake hoses [ferrils corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

offside rear wheel bearing just starting to show wear

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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R169 ONK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue 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 R169 ONK, 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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R169 ONK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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