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R526 FVV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,971 mi
Last recorded110,971 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 FVV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,971 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

CORROSION TO N/S/F WING TOP

CORROSION TO O/S/F + BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT + O/S/R WHEEL ARCHES

Fail 28 Aug 2014 110,971 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

CORROSION TO N/S/F WING TOP

CORROSION TO O/S/F + BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT + O/S/R WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 17 Aug 2013 101,691 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR+O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 10 Aug 2012 93,329 miles

BOTH REAR+ O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 8 Aug 2012 93,329 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS WEAK

BOTH REAR+ O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,989 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS WEAK + OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

REAR + O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,683 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBER OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 29 Aug 2009 64,701 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,006 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,537 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,353 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 34,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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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R526 FVV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R526 FVV, 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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What year was R526 FVV registered?

R526 FVV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R526 FVV safe to buy?

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