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R653 YOS

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,186 mi
Last recorded108,186 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 YOS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 108,186 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 108,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2011 98,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,806 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,906 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 68,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 82,574 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 50,508 miles

slight brake binding offside rear,brake ferrules corroding

Fail 14 May 2008 50,504 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight brake binding offside rear,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 23 May 2007 47,941 miles

off side rear tyre side wall starting to perish †shockabsorbers corodeing

Fail 17 May 2006 44,614 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 17 May 2006 44,614 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

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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R653 YOS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R653 YOS, 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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R653 YOS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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