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R547 RNK

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,667 mi
Last recorded77,667 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 RNK
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,667 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,047 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 70,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,487 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,310 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 12 Apr 2010 64,309 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 20 Apr 2009 61,126 miles

Clutch Pedal Return Spring Broken

Gear Linkage Worn

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 61,126 miles

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

Clutch Pedal Return Spring Broken

Gear Linkage Worn

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,302 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play on inner steering arm joint o/s/f

Fail 23 Apr 2008 58,302 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play on inner steering arm joint o/s/f

Fail 18 Apr 2008 58,237 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front discs slightlt lipped

rear axle bushe staring too split

slight play in both front anti roll bar link rods

slight play in inner rack joints

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,237 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,232 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 53,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,373 miles

hand brake travel very short

Pass 22 Apr 2005 47,680 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition

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 RNK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RNK, 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 RNK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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