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R546 OVT

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,700 mi
Last recorded68,700 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 OVT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 68,700 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 68,700 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 62,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s ans o/s front brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brakes only just meet required effiency inspection advised

Fail 14 May 2018 62,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s ans o/s front brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brakes only just meet required effiency inspection advised

Pass 15 May 2017 54,712 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 54,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rears (3.7.B.5a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 45,068 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,506 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,747 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,232 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 17,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 9,921 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 9,921 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 9,818 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 9,818 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 8,229 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 8,079 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 May 2008 7,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 7,771 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 7,281 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 6,791 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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R546 OVT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R546 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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R546 OVT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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