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R531 FCV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,279 mi
Last recorded160,279 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 FCV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 160,279 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower engine dog bone link rubber gone

metal ferrules on flexi brake hoses

rear number plate deteriorated

wipers not working on full speed

Fail 25 Jun 2008 160,278 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower engine dog bone link rubber gone

metal ferrules on flexi brake hoses

rear number plate deteriorated

side light near side(dim)

wipers not working on full speed

Pass 29 Jun 2007 141,631 miles

metal ferrules on rear flexi brake hoses corroded + front brake imbalance:16%

Fail 27 Jun 2007 141,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

metal ferrules on rear flexi hoses corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2006 121,322 miles

play in both rear wheel bearings {offside and nearside

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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R531 FCV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R531 FCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R531 FCV registered?

R531 FCV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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