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R170 ONK

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,437 mi
Last recorded90,437 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 ONK
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,437 miles

Left & right rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 90,437 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Left & right rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,523 miles

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2009 82,521 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corroded

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,990 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 37,990 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

adv on both front wipers split

adv on front number plate slight disfiger

Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,566 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 58,086 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 58,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

exhaust mountin rubber perishing

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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R170 ONK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R170 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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R170 ONK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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