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R231 DVF

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,820 mi
Last recorded63,820 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 DVF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 63,820 miles

lower corner of o/s/f bumper missing

Fail 2 May 2017 63,818 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

lower corner of o/s/f bumper missing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,262 miles

rear exhaust strap broken (secured with cable ties)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,774 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,377 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

fuel pipes from front to rear corroded.

n/s/f wing corroded.

o/s/f wing damaged + corroded.

rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges showing.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 60,377 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres worn on edges.

fuel pipes from front to rear corroded.

n/s/f wing corroded.

o/s/f wing damaged + corroded.

rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges showing.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,613 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,840 miles

bad corrosion on both rear wheel arches but not sharp edges.

both rears + o/s/f indicators bulbs faded.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,560 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 51,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

both rears + o/s/f indicators bulbs faded.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,234 miles

both rears + o/s/f indicators bulbs faded.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,798 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,460 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 44,460 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,042 miles

Both rear wheel bearings showing signs of roughness when rotated.

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 41,042 miles

Both rear wheel bearings showing signs of roughness when rotated.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,643 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 37,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

tread worn thin on all 4 tyres.

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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R231 DVF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R231 DVF, 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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R231 DVF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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