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R718 RNL

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,858 mi
Last recorded48,858 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 RNL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,858 miles

ADVISE CORROSION N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER UPPER WINGS

ADVISE HEADLAMPS AND ADJUSTERS

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

UNABLE TO ASSESS CORROSION O/S/R AND N/S/R INNER STRUT MOUNTING

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,645 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

FRONT WING INDICATOR LENSES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC AND TAPE--- #BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS HAVE FIBRE GLASS REPAIRS. ALL FUEL LINES CORRODED HAND BRAKE CABLE INSECURE ALL UNDERBODY SUSPENTION RUBBERS HAVE DETERIATED

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,362 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 44,166 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 44,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R718 RNL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R718 RNL, 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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R718 RNL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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