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R179 VCH

1998 Skoda Felicia

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,693 mi
Last recorded89,693 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 VCH
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 89,693 miles

brakepipe corrosion / slight sill corrosion

not test middle seatbelt do to missing / washers partly blocked / oil leaks / both front tyres worn on edges / movement in front wheels / front pads look low / front brake hose starting to deteriorate / osf cv boot deteriorating / fuelpipe corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2012 89,536 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brakepipe corrosion / slight sill corrosion

not test middle seatbelt do to missing / washers partly blocked / oil leaks / both front tyres worn on edges / movement in front wheels / front pads look low / front brake hose starting to deteriorate / osf cv boot deteriorating / fuelpipe corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,021 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 81,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,984 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 58,815 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 49,964 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 49,960 miles

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

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

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

Chip in o/s headlamp

Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,493 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 46,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R179 VCH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Black with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R179 VCH, 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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R179 VCH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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