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R693 ORB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

49,040 mi
Last recorded49,040 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 ORB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,040 miles

corrosion in all struts

headlamp adjuster inside car slow

rear brake efforts low

slight binding of nearside rear brake

wear in nearside front lower track control arm bush

Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,032 miles

corrosion in rear struts and rear brake pipes

hole in offside rear light lens

rear number plate delaminated (worn )

repairs made to exhaust heat shields and brackets /mounts

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,940 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion in brake pipes to rear hoses

corrosion in offside rear sill seam

corrosion in rear struts

exhaust held up with cable ties and knocking/fouling other parts

wear in nearside front lower wishbone,front bush

Fail 29 Aug 2018 48,940 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion in brake pipes to rear hoses

corrosion in offside rear sill seam

corrosion in rear struts

exhaust held up with cable ties and knocking/fouling other parts

wear in nearside front lower wishbone,front bush

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,797 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

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

corrosion in all struts

corrosion in both brake pipes to rear hoses

exhaust fouling components

oil leaks

washer bottle empty (refilled and checked operation ) header tank empty (water added),advise regularly checks to prevent overheating

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged damaged

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

oil leaks

rear exhaust box rubbing boot floor

Fail 24 Aug 2016 48,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mounting inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged damaged

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

oil leaks

rear exhaust box rubbing boot floor

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,798 miles

corrosion in all struts

corrosion in brake pipes to rear hoses

some tightness of steering rack and strut tops

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

body damage to o/s front wing and n/s of vehicle.

poor beam image o/s headlamp (condensation).

Fail 11 Aug 2014 46,931 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

body damage to o/s front wing and n/s of vehicle.

poor beam image o/s headlamp (condensation).

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,745 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 44,729 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,830 miles

Air bag light on

All exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Oil leak

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

Slight damage to O/S/R light lense

Slight perishing to O/S/R tyre

Slight play at N/S of steering rack

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,472 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,035 miles

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

cut to n/s/f outer sidewall

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight roughness to o/s/f bearing

tears to n/s/r tyre walls

Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,035 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

cut to n/s/f outer sidewall

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight roughness to o/s/f bearing

tears to n/s/r tyre walls

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,694 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

perishing+cracking to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

rear number plate poor

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2009 37,690 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

perishing+cracking to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

rear number plate poor

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre ouer sidewall+rim

some perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,704 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2007 32,704 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,521 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 30,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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R693 ORB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R693 ORB, 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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R693 ORB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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