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R262 FGV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,298 mi
Last recorded97,298 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 FGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 97,298 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 2 Jun 2011 97,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 20 May 2010 88,975 miles

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

both rear flexy hoses slighty corroded on ferrels

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s rear tyre slighty perished and wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2010 88,975 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

both rear flexy hoses slighty corroded on ferrels

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s rear tyre slighty perished and wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

engine temperature guage not working

off side rear tyre slightly out of round

rattling sound from engine, suspect timing chain noise

Fail 1 Jun 2009 86,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

engine temperature guage not working

off side rear tyre slightly out of round

rattling sound from engine, suspect timing chain noise

Fail 1 Jun 2009 86,082 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

engine temperature guage not working

off side rear tyre slightly out of round

rattling sound from engine, suspect timing chain noise

Pass 22 May 2008 78,488 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2008 78,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2007 64,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 64,599 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,278 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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R262 FGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R262 FGV, 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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R262 FGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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