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R566 FFC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,706 mi
Last recorded89,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 FFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 89,706 miles

Front top strut mounts play

brake pedal long travel

Pass 14 Jul 2018 82,187 miles

front top strut mounts movement

oil leak

play steering column

Fail 14 Jul 2018 82,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front top strut mounts movement

oil leak

play steering column

Pass 8 Jul 2017 76,986 miles

REARBRAKE READINGS SLIGHTKY LOW

oil lEAK

Fail 8 Jul 2017 76,986 miles

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

REARBRAKE READINGS SLIGHTKY LOW

oil lEAK

Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,432 miles

nearside rear brake binding

noise belt area

oil leak

play steering column

play top strut mounts

signs of overheating

Fail 9 Jul 2016 72,432 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding

noise belt area

oil leak

play steering column

play top strut mounts

signs of overheating

Fail 11 Jul 2015 65,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

aux belt sqeeling

coolant leak expansin bottle area

front brake hoses deteriorating

nearside rear brake slightly binding

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2015 65,621 miles

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

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

aux belt sqeeling

coolant leak expansin bottle area

front brake hoses deteriorating

nearside rear brake slightly binding

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 60,928 miles

front brake hoses slightly perishing

minor play in steering joints

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2014 60,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake hoses slightly perishing

minor play in steering joints

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 55,695 miles

belt sqeeling

exhaust rubbers splitting

leak off pipes deteriorated

offside cv boot seaping grease

Fail 29 Jun 2013 55,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

belt sqeeling

exhaust rubbers splitting

leak off pipes deteriorated

offside cv boot seaping grease

Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,603 miles

leak off pipes deteriorating

Fail 19 Jun 2012 47,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

leak off pipes deteriorating

Fail 16 Jul 2011 43,070 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

front cross member damaged

leak 0ff pipes deteriorating

play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 16 Jul 2011 43,070 miles

front brake pads worn

front cross member damaged

leak 0ff pipes deteriorating

play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,216 miles

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

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

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

offside front indicator lens broken

Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,254 miles

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

air bag light on

boot filled with tools

offside front indicator lens cracked

play in nearside and offside front strut top mounts

Fail 11 Jul 2009 36,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

air bag light on

boot filled with tools

offside front indicator lens cracked

play in nearside and offside front strut top mounts

Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,171 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 32,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front indicator lens broken

play in rack

Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,606 miles

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

front wish bones damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,623 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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R566 FFC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R566 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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R566 FFC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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