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R57 VFR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,884 mi
Last recorded85,884 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 VFR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2013 85,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 76,289 miles

All tyres worn, both OS tyres bald on inner edge

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes heavily imbalanced

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

OSR and centre rear seats removed from vehicle

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,289 miles

All tyres worn, both OS tyres bald on inner edge

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brakes heavily imbalanced

OSR and centre rear seats removed from vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,381 miles

OSF tyre on 1,6mm in testable tread area and bald on inner edge, OSR tyre low on tread and feathered

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 68,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OSF tyre on 1,6mm in testable tread area and bald on inner edge, OSR tyre low on tread and feathered

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,942 miles

OSR metal brake pipe corrding

Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OSR metal brake pipe corrding

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,639 miles

Headlamp levellers inop

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,821 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 44,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,808 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside and offside front strut cil spring mountings have surface corrosion

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2007 42,808 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside and offside front strut cil spring mountings have surface corrosion

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,079 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 39,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R57 VFR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R57 VFR, 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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R57 VFR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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