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R285 RTY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,856 mi
Last recorded52,856 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 RTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,856 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s upper inner wing/bulkhead holed

n/s washer jet part blocked

Fail 21 Oct 2013 52,855 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s upper inner wing/bulkhead holed

n/s washer jet part blocked

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,584 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers poor

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

Fail 6 Oct 2012 52,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers poor

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,854 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 10 Oct 2011 52,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,854 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 52,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,854 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 52,854 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,854 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,854 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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R285 RTY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R285 RTY, 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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R285 RTY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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