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R565 FFC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,982 mi
Last recorded96,982 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 FFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2007 96,982 miles

o/s outer sill dented

Fail 25 Apr 2007 96,981 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s outer sill dented

Pass 13 May 2006 87,668 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 87,668 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust rubber mountings very worn /weaken

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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R565 FFC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R565 FFC, 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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What year was R565 FFC registered?

R565 FFC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R565 FFC safe to buy?

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