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R656 FKN

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,121 mi
Last recorded67,121 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 FKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,121 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 67,024 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 64,212 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 64,212 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,083 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,571 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 62,571 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,796 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,203 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 61,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,254 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,968 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 56,533 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,533 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,018 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 54,018 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 51,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,480 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 48,348 miles

N/S/R Tyre wall deteriorating.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 42,284 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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R656 FKN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R656 FKN, 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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R656 FKN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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