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R314 YOF

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,702 mi
Last recorded72,702 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 YOF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 72,702 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function spring support (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,678 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,929 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Fail 26 Oct 2015 69,928 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating sidelamp dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating sidelamp dim (1.1.A.3b)

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,486 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 67,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 64,735 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,735 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,747 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 61,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions test not completed fully, engine overheated

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,952 miles

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

engine overheated at end of test

Fail 2 Nov 2011 58,891 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine overheated at end of test

Fail 24 Nov 2010 54,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,675 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,583 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 46,517 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Advise; front indicators showing partial white light.o/s windscreen washer partially blocked.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,398 miles

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

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

both front tyres poor sidewalls

both number plates faded

Fail 1 Oct 2008 44,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres poor sidewalls

both number plates faded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,772 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 42,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 40,398 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 40,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R314 YOF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R314 YOF, 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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R314 YOF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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