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R37 BRL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,713 mi
Last recorded126,713 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 BRL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 126,713 miles

Corrosion in both rear wheelarches.

Front gear linkage worn.

Nearside front outer cv boot perished.

Some travel on handbrake lever.

noise from engine,tappet/timing chain.

offside front inner cv boot starting to perish and split.

oxidisation on all metal brake pipes.

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing and slight roughness.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 123,948 miles

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

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

gearbox damp

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 23 Jun 2015 123,947 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

gearbox damp

o/s/f indicator lense cover missing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 Jun 2014 114,894 miles

Both outer cv boots perishing.

Engine oily.

Front numberplate deteriorating.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 114,894 miles

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

Auxillary drive belt in poor condition

Both outer cv boots perishing.

Engine oily.

Front numberplate deteriorating.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 104,305 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished on sidewall.2mm.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 104,305 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished on sidewall.2mm.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,716 miles

Front and rear numberplates deteriorating.

New front brake discs and pads fitted.

Fail 8 May 2012 97,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear numberplates deteriorating.

Pass 9 May 2011 90,154 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r outer wheel arch rusty

Fail 9 May 2011 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r outer wheel arch rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oily

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 May 2009 76,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2009 76,878 miles

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)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,194 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 May 2007 65,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 May 2007 65,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 May 2006 57,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s headlight chipped

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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R37 BRL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R37 BRL, 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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R37 BRL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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