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R263 VWN

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,640 mi
Last recorded106,640 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 VWN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 106,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 106,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 104,105 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x2 (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,457 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 100,456 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working x3 (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,721 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 92,719 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 88,434 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,778 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 81,007 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,007 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 72,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 65,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 65,135 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,612 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 61,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R263 VWN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R263 VWN, 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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R263 VWN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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