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R266 OTN

1998 Skoda Felicia L

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,098 mi
Last recorded50,098 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia L65,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 OTN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes undersealed

front number plate cracked

o/s wiper starting to tear on edge

tailgate wiper torn

Fail 24 Apr 2009 50,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes undersealed

front number plate cracked

o/s wiper starting to tear on edge

tailgate wiper torn

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,935 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,072 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 42,072 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,669 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 32,669 miles

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

all fuel lines showing corrosion brake pipes coated making corrosion asesment dificult

Pass 27 Jul 2005 30,044 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 30,043 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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R266 OTN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L in Black with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 65,447 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R266 OTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R266 OTN registered?

R266 OTN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R266 OTN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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