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R547 ALS

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,560 mi
Last recorded98,560 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 ALS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion evident all rear metal brake pipes

corrosion evident offside rear wheel cylinder

front exhaust blow evident from flexi pipe area

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

offside front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2012 98,477 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion evident all rear metal brake pipes

corrosion evident offside rear wheel cylinder

front exhaust blow evident from flexi pipe area

imbalance evident on front brakes 20%

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

offside front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

tailgate secure

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,790 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear coil spring upper mounts corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre low tread

offside rear metal brake pipe(beside fuel tank) corroded

possible nearside and offside front tyres slightly out of shape

rear exhaust blow evident

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

tailgate latches secure in closed position

Fail 23 Aug 2011 90,790 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear coil spring upper mounts corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre low tread

offside rear metal brake pipe(beside fuel tank) corroded

possible nearside and offside front tyres slightly out of shape

rear exhaust blow evident

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

tailgate latches secure in closed position

Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are worn on their edges

o/s/f tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,140 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 69,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 61,561 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 61,561 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 56,820 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 56,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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R547 ALS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R547 ALS, 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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R547 ALS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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