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R722 SLB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,071 mi
Last recorded108,071 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 SLB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 108,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,341 miles

Coolant low

Damage to body panels

Front wipers split on edges but still cear windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2012 99,341 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Coolant low

Damage to body panels

Front wipers split on edges but still cear windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 89,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 May 2011 89,504 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,188 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 71,909 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2009 71,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2008 65,788 miles

offside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2008 65,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2007 56,222 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 45,971 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2006 45,971 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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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R722 SLB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Black with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R722 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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R722 SLB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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