MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre perishing, over 9 years old
offside rear tyre perished, over 8 years old
rear wiper blade missing
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre perishing, over 9 years old
offside rear tyre perished, over 8 years old
rear wiper blade missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ignition barrel stiff and worn
o/s/f lower suspension arm appears to repaired by welding
o/s/r door doesnt open from outside of vehicle
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ignition barrel stiff and worn
o/s/f lower suspension arm appears to repaired by welding
o/s/r door doesnt open from outside of vehicle
"Jump start" needed to start car.
Some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
"Jump start" needed to start car.
Some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front wiper blade split
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front wiper blades split
Offside front outer c.v. gaiter perishing
Rear exhaust mount perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front wiper blades split
Offside front outer c.v. gaiter perishing
Rear exhaust mount perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
both front tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 BRL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.
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 R53 BRL, 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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R53 BRL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 4 February 1998.
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