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R551 RCW

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,669 mi
Last recorded48,669 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 RCW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 48,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 48,665 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing to leg top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing to leg top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn to edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 47,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing to leg top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing to leg top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn to edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,537 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Under sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 46,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Under sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,454 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 45,448 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,259 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s sill corroded

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

o/s sill corroded

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

spare wheel missing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 44,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s sill corroded

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

o/s sill corroded

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

spare wheel missing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,890 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

spare wheel missing

Fail 3 Jun 2013 42,889 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

o/s sun visor missing

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 May 2012 40,714 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 40,710 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2011 38,177 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 34,385 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,216 miles

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

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

advise slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,906 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,012 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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R551 RCW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R551 RCW, 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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R551 RCW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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