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R538 EGV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

103,660 mi
Last recorded103,660 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 EGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 103,660 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,298 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jul 2023 102,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 102,196 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 102,189 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 102,183 miles

both sills have cover sills fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,146 miles

both sills have cover sills

Pass 19 Aug 2019 94,805 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sills have cover sills

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 85,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately and off side rear inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Weld repairs heavily undersealed making it hard to inspect fully

horn sounds worn

under body sill backings under sealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 25 Jul 2017 85,832 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body to sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately and off side rear inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

horn sounds worn

under body sill backings under sealed and difficult to inspect

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,918 miles

Brake repair wet but no leak found time of test

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Outer sill covers fitted time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2016 84,879 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front suspension arms corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,406 miles

brake service

bucket seats fitted

chip in screen but not affecting the drivers view

fuel lines corroded

outer sill covers are fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

weld repair undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2015 84,405 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

brake service

bucket seats fitted

chip in screen but not affecting the drivers view

fuel lines corroded

outer sill covers are fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,860 miles

Oil leak

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

weld repair heavily undersealed makeing hard to inspect

Fail 26 Jul 2014 82,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,006 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 79,006 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,430 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 65,407 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 60,219 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorated

n/s front tyre wearing on outer side

Fail 30 Jan 2008 60,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorated

n/s front tyre wearing on outer side

Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,903 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,363 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 44,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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R538 EGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R538 EGV, 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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R538 EGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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