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R230 OVN

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,432 mi
Last recorded127,432 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 OVN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 127,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,109 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Aug 2012 77,175 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,036 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 58,036 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 45,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 45,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,683 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 36,121 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,452 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,270 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 32,270 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 30,394 miles

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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R230 OVN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R230 OVN, 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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What year was R230 OVN registered?

R230 OVN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R230 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 OVN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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