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R176 OTT

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

70,679 mi
Last recorded70,679 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 OTT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 70,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2025 70,018 miles

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2025 70,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/under arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2024 68,522 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,772 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 65,772 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside rack boot deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear shocks corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 57,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rack boot deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front cv boots deteriorated

rear shocks corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,544 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,702 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 45,702 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight deterioration (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight deterioration (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal stuck in tyre

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 37,424 miles

Front NS and OS brake pipes starting to develop corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

mid metal brake pipes starting to develop corrosion

Fail 22 May 2017 37,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NS and OS (8.2.3)

Front NS and OS brake pipes starting to develop corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

mid metal brake pipes starting to develop corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2016 36,968 miles

Rear silence exhaust mount perished but still supporting the exhaust.

coolant leak on coolant temp sensor

oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Jun 2016 36,968 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount split (7.1.1)

Rear silence exhaust mount perished but still supporting the exhaust.

coolant leak on coolant temp sensor

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,354 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake hose ferules starting to corrode

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,703 miles

Offside reverse light inop.

Rear brake pipes and ferules starting to corrode

Rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 35,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside reverse light inop.

Rear brake pipes and ferules starting to corrode

Rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear and centre exhaust mountings deteriorating.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,238 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,487 miles

Slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

Tailpipe rubber splitting

Fail 2 Jun 2011 33,487 miles

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

Slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

Tailpipe rubber splitting

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,898 miles

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

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 2 Jun 2009 31,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,877 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 30,877 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2007 30,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs becoming worn and lipped

internal headlamp adjuster not working on nearside

offside front lower suspension arm has slight damage

Fail 22 May 2007 30,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs becoming worn and lipped

internal headlamp adjuster not working on nearside

offside front lower suspension arm has slight damage

Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,460 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 29,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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 Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

small split in N/S wiper blade

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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R176 OTT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R176 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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R176 OTT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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