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R501 FGP

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,278 mi
Last recorded121,278 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 FGP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 121,278 miles

near side front shock absorber has slight leak

off side front headlamp bracket is broken

rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion

side light switch is faulty

Fail 19 Mar 2015 121,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front shock absorber has slight leak

off side front headlamp bracket is broken

rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion

side light switch is faulty

Fail 4 Feb 2013 117,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear gear box mont worn

Pass 4 Feb 2013 117,911 miles

rear gear box mont worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 112,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 112,275 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 96,155 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 96,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 95,403 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 89,457 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 89,383 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 87,687 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 87,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 83,131 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 83,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 77,897 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 77,897 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 72,727 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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R501 FGP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R501 FGP, 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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R501 FGP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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