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R687 RTH

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,803 mi
Last recorded108,803 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 RTH
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2019 108,803 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached support rusted through (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers missing support rusted away (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake limiter valve partially siezed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch rusted through

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust holed

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tailgate rusted through

Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear 3.0mm and worn on edges

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

both rear top strut mounts corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 100,023 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear outer sill weak and corroded

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

both front outer cv boots perished

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,577 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill weak and corroded

Offside Rear brake hose perished

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty

front and rear no plates in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,267 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

windsreen chipped

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,894 miles

exhaust weak but not blowing.

rear brake pipe rusty.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,672 miles

outer sills weak behind both rear doors.

small chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,935 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,943 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 64,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,807 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 59,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,821 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,685 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 43,186 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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R687 RTH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R687 RTH, 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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R687 RTH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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