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R48 MBB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,056 mi
Last recorded101,056 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 MBB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 101,056 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 99,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 96,504 miles

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

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 18 Jan 2010 96,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 28 Jan 2009 87,000 miles

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

rear sills and wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,000 miles

rear sills and wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2008 76,995 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,995 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 65,967 miles

offside front tyre outer wall damaged.

Fail 31 Jan 2007 65,967 miles

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

unable to measure brake pads. †offside front tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 54,187 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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R48 MBB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R48 MBB, 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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R48 MBB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R48 MBB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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