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R547 FNO

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,991 mi
Last recorded92,991 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 FNO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 92,991 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 83,828 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 83,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 73,509 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 73,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres starting to crack and perrish

Pass 18 May 2009 68,050 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2009 68,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

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

Pass 15 May 2008 60,781 miles

Both front tyres feathering

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

Fail 15 May 2008 60,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres feathering

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

Pass 15 May 2007 51,070 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 51,070 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 43,931 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 43,931 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FNO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R547 FNO, 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 FNO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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