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R391 NTO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,741 mi
Last recorded51,741 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 NTO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,741 miles

corrosion developing o/s and n/s front strut mounting areas

Fail 17 Mar 2016 51,741 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion developing o/s and n/s front strut mounting areas

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 50,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,030 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s outer cv gaiters clips require attention at time of test not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,462 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 48,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,167 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,249 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 47,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 45,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,950 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 42,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,381 miles

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

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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R391 NTO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R391 NTO, 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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R391 NTO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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