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R170 OTT

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,250 mi
Last recorded89,250 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,250 miles

corrosion on o/s/r long brake pipe.

play in o/s bottom ball joint.

rear mcpherson struts corroding.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,483 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 86,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front exhaust flange deteriorating.

minor leaks around front to cat+centre to rear exhaust joints.

o/s/f brake disc pitted/deteriorating.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,498 miles

damage to o/s/f wing+wheel trim.

front to cat+centre to rear exhaust joints corroding.

front+rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f mcpherson strut corroding.

o/s/f brake disc corroding/deteriorating.

rear mcpherson struts corroding.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 83,494 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

damage to o/s/f wing+wheel trim.

damage to windscreen outside drivers view.

front to cat+centre to rear exhaust joints corroding.

front+rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f mcpherson strut corroding.

o/s/f brake disc corroding/deteriorating.

rear mcpherson struts corroding.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,690 miles

o/s+n/s/f brake discs starting to pitt/corrode.

Nearside 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)

damage to o/s/f wing.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.

o/s+n/s/r mcpherson struts corroding.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 80,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

damage to o/s/f wing.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.

o/s+n/s/f brake discs starting to pitt/corrode.

o/s+n/s/r mcpherson struts corroding.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,994 miles

front brake discs starting to pitt/corrode.

front mcpherson struts/spring plates corroding.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear mcpherson struts corroding.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,328 miles

bad oil leak.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

o/s+n/s/f brake discs pitted/corroding.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers corroding badly close to acceptable limits.

Fail 19 Sep 2008 70,328 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

bad oil leak.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

o/s+n/s/f brake discs pitted/corroding.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers corroding badly close to acceptable limits.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 65,600 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 65,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs pitted/corroded.

front shock absorbers corroding.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/f brake pads in poor condition.

o/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

oil leak.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 59,373 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 59,373 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s/f brake discs.

front shock absorbers corroding badly.

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on edges/starting to perish.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/r top shock absorber mounts.

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 53,512 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 53,512 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

play in front top suspension mounts.

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 OTT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OTT, 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 OTT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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