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R487 NFL

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

119,706 mi
Last recorded119,706 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 NFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 119,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 119,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to limit ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 119,706 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 119,706 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 119,706 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all welding repairs covered in underseal

fuel tank damp not leaking at time of test

underside slightly corroded covered in mud

Pass 23 Jan 2024 119,504 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 118,000 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 118,000 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,169 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 116,169 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,946 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 114,201 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,935 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 113,942 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 110,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 113,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 111,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 103,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 95,618 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 95,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 86,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 79,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,928 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,399 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 63,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,335 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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R487 NFL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R487 NFL, 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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R487 NFL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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