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R218 FBU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,365 mi
Last recorded96,365 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 FBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 90,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,632 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 84,632 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,223 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 77,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 68,461 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 68,461 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,309 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 60,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,762 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 54,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 46,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R218 FBU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R218 FBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R218 FBU registered?

R218 FBU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R218 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 FBU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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