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R531 FVV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,243 mi
Last recorded49,243 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 FVV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 49,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 48,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 46,534 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 45,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 43,770 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,449 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 40,036 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 39,120 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 37,031 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 35,978 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 34,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 32,098 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 31,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,599 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,503 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 28,531 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,157 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 25,127 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,194 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 21,186 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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R531 FVV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R531 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R531 FVV registered?

R531 FVV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R531 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R531 FVV shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R531 FVV have outstanding finance?

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