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R731 VFJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,299 mi
Last recorded113,299 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 VFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 113,299 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/box (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipes (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 110,514 miles

Both inner rear door arches has slight corrosion

Both rear shock absorber upper mount cups has slight corrosion

Both rear wheel arches has corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 110,514 miles

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

Both inner rear door arches has slight corrosion

Both rear shock absorber upper mount cups has slight corrosion

Both rear wheel arches has corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 107,698 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear upper shock mounts are corroded

both rear wheel arches has corrosion

front number plate slight damage

Fail 20 May 2015 107,698 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear upper shock mounts are corroded

both rear wheel arches has corrosion

front number plate slight damage

Pass 23 May 2014 104,799 miles

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

Rear suspention compounants corroded.

Fail 22 May 2014 104,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear suspention compounants corroded.

Pass 15 May 2013 101,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 May 2013 101,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2012 98,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 94,552 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 94,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 91,246 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 91,246 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 87,112 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 81,869 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 77,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 74,575 miles

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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R731 VFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R731 VFJ, 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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R731 VFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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