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R71 EVW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,203 mi
Last recorded127,203 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 EVW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 127,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside front and rear wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside front wing corroded

seeping oil

Pass 23 May 2016 122,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rear (2.6.2)

offside front and nearside rear wing has corrosion

Pass 27 May 2015 116,457 miles

exhaust has a sight blow

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have corrosion

nearside front brake hose is perishing sightly

nearside front lower arm bottom ball joint has play

nearside rear number plate light holder is taped up on edges

offside front headlamp glass is cracked

offside rear inner and outter still has corrosion

offside rear wheel bearing has sight play

rear boot struts are weak

rear exhaust rubber is perishing

rear number plate is fading

Fail 27 May 2015 116,457 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust has a sight blow

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have corrosion

nearside front brake hose is perishing sightly

nearside front lower arm bottom ball joint has play

nearside rear number plate light holder is taped up on edges

offside front headlamp glass is cracked

offside rear inner and outter still has corrosion

offside rear wheel bearing has sight play

rear boot struts are weak

rear exhaust rubber is perishing

rear number plate is fading

Pass 27 Jun 2014 109,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake pipes surfaces corrosion

both front shock surfaces corrosion

both rear wheel arche surfaces corrosion

exhaust rubber cracking

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

surfaces corrosion around front wings under bonnet

Fail 27 Jun 2014 109,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes surfaces corrosion

both front shock surfaces corrosion

both rear wheel arche surfaces corrosion

exhaust rubber cracking

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

surfaces corrosion around front wings under bonnet

Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,828 miles

offside front headlamp lense cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,828 miles

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

offside front headlamp lense cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2012 99,289 miles

both rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

front and rear indicator bulbs fading

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside front headlamp glass cracked

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 92,588 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play and slightly noisey

front and rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2011 92,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel bearings slight play and slightly noisey

front and rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,636 miles

both rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear wheel bearings have slight play and are slightly noisey

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 81,304 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,337 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 74,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 62,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 56,475 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 56,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R71 EVW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R71 EVW, 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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R71 EVW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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