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R679 PCW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,738 mi
Last recorded103,738 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 PCW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2017 103,738 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven 56% (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 34% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 101,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion on wheel arches

Slightly corroded on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,083 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,824 miles

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,856 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 84,831 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 76,677 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2012 76,677 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,030 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,426 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,394 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,407 miles

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 58,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,720 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 54,666 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,900 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 50,864 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r flexi ferrule developing corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2005 45,784 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 45,784 miles

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

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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R679 PCW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R679 PCW, 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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R679 PCW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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