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R43 BRL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,619 mi
Last recorded42,619 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 BRL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear heavily (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer weaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f /front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and all front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/r heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front drivers door lower heavily corroded holed

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear window in tailgate/tailgate lower heavily corroded /around window glass /holed taped up

all suspension componants heavily corroded front and rear

exhaust front to rear heavily corroded

various welding patches underbody

vehicle in general state of heavy corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2021 42,619 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users lower cooling system metal pipe /corroded heavily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear heavily (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer weaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f /front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and all front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/r heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front drivers door lower heavily corroded holed

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear window in tailgate/tailgate lower heavily corroded /around window glass /holed taped up

all suspension componants heavily corroded front and rear

exhaust front to rear heavily corroded

various welding patches underbody

vehicle in general state of heavy corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2020 42,276 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel tank mounting straps

corrosion to rear axle

n/s/f brake disc discoloured

perishing to all suspension bushes on vehicle

various welding repairs to vehicle

vehicle body is in a general state of corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2020 42,275 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel tank mounting straps

corrosion to rear axle

n/s/f brake disc discoloured

perishing to all suspension bushes on vehicle

various welding repairs to vehicle

vehicle body is in a general state of corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,630 miles

Front suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavy corrosion ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 79t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 79t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel rim has heavy surface corrosion

boot lid heavily corroded

front subframe has heavy surface corrosion

heavy coolant leak, lower coolant pipe (steel)

rear axle has heavy surface corrosion

vehicle overheated during inspection

Fail 5 Mar 2019 41,630 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch within 30cm of shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/13 79t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavy corrosion ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 79t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 79t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel rim has heavy surface corrosion

boot lid heavily corroded

front subframe has heavy surface corrosion

heavy coolant leak, lower coolant pipe (steel)

rear axle has heavy surface corrosion

vehicle overheated during inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 40,906 miles

Fuel hose insecure clip broken on to tank (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,331 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

both rear brake back plates corroded

corrosion on all suspension parts

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2017 40,331 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

both rear brake back plates corroded

corrosion on all suspension parts

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2016 39,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes rusty

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,031 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 39,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,548 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,795 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 36,795 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

sparetyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,051 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,109 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 33,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,465 miles

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

slight cracking nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,903 miles

sidewall cracking on RH rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2006 24,552 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 24,552 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R43 BRL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R43 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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R43 BRL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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