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R530 OVT

1998 Skoda Felicia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,247 mi
Last recorded79,247 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 OVT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,247 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

o/s n/s/r sill to arch slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 75,808 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

o/s n/s/r sill to arch slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,484 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear arch slightly corroded

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 72,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,318 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,293 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 62,293 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,158 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 54,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,935 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,640 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,310 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,420 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,919 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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R530 OVT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R530 OVT, 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 R530 OVT registered?

R530 OVT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R530 OVT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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