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R387 HSC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,417 mi
Last recorded98,417 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 HSC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,417 miles

all fuel pipes corroded

both front cv boots perished

oil leak at engine

Fail 23 Jan 2017 98,417 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling inner wing on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all fuel pipes corroded

both front cv boots perished

oil leak at engine

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,178 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,752 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 92,412 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 91,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 89,637 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper rubber slightly torn

Fail 9 Feb 2011 89,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper rubber slightly torn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 87,745 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 86,021 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 83,363 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 83,363 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2007 80,270 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 74,176 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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R387 HSC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R387 HSC, 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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R387 HSC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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