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R707 SLB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,582 mi
Last recorded29,582 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 SLB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,582 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,677 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2018 28,647 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector area think leak off pipes (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,328 miles

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Fail 14 Apr 2017 26,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 23,230 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 23,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,145 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s outer cv boots weaping grease

Fail 23 Mar 2015 19,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriated

o/s and n/s outer cv boots weaping grease

Pass 15 Mar 2014 17,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,969 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,797 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,767 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 15,767 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,311 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 25 Mar 2008 15,301 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 20 Mar 2007 14,202 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 14,202 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,234 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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R707 SLB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red 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 R707 SLB, 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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R707 SLB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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