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R717 SLB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,656 mi
Last recorded33,656 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 SLB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 33,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 33,340 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,169 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 32,895 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 32,518 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 31,851 miles

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 19 May 2015 30,944 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 30,922 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2014 30,116 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 30,116 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 29,141 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust mounting bracket loose

Pass 2 May 2012 27,897 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

slight dampness around o/s/r brake hose area.

Pass 10 May 2011 26,558 miles

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

slight grease leak n/s outer cv gaiter

Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,149 miles

both rear indicators discloured

freeplay in offside rear wheel bearing

movement in both front top suspension mountings

slight grease leak from nearside outer cv gaiter

Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,628 miles

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

both rear indicators discoloured

freeplay in both rear wheel bearings

slight grease leak from nearside outer cv gaiter

Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,979 miles

both rear indicator bulbs discoloured

nearside front top suspension mounting worn

Pass 4 May 2007 19,998 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 18,370 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 18,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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R717 SLB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R717 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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R717 SLB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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