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R580 NFG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

73,207 mi
Last recorded73,207 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 NFG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,207 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 73,206 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

165/70/13 79t

Centre brake light not working

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on inside edge,tracking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,014 miles

Eye level brake light not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 69,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Eye level brake light not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre tread bald on inside edge but treade not cut as deep

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2013 64,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes(from hoses)significantly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes(from hoses)significantly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,262 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 56,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,068 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 52,068 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,444 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 48,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 43,257 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,257 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,392 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 20 Jun 2007 38,263 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,503 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 32,503 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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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R580 NFG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R580 NFG, 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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R580 NFG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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