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R420 AOB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,279 mi
Last recorded29,279 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 AOB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 29,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 29,202 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 29,083 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 28,861 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 28,554 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 28,219 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,850 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 27,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 27,282 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,087 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 26,962 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 26,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,638 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,438 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,202 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,606 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 25,606 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 23,544 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R420 AOB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R420 AOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R420 AOB registered?

R420 AOB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R420 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 AOB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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