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R727 FKO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

180,994 mi
Last recorded180,994 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 FKO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 180,994 miles

drives seat bash pad collasp

Fail 9 Jul 2015 180,994 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

drives seat bash pad collasp

Pass 25 Jul 2014 173,996 miles

car engine over heating fan not working

oil leaks on engine gear box

Fail 17 Jul 2014 173,996 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

car engine over heating fan not working

co/ emission not tested dew to over heating

corrosion of rear brake pipes n/s rear

oil leaks on engine gear box

Pass 6 Aug 2013 165,822 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 165,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 159,630 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 159,630 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 153,830 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 153,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 147,143 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 147,143 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 140,805 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 136,054 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 136,054 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 129,422 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 129,409 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 121,932 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 121,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 114,531 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R727 FKO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R727 FKO, 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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R727 FKO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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