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1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,838 mi
Last recorded91,838 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 USD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 91,838 miles

both front tyres showing wear

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,777 miles

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 9 Sep 2009 83,775 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 16 Oct 2008 83,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

offside front lower suspension balljoint rubber gaiter split

Fail 11 Sep 2008 83,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,274 miles

Corrosion started on steel brake pipes at rear axle and at pipe going to offside front flexi brake hose

Offside suspension ball joint gaiter burst

Slight leak at middle exhaust silencer

Fail 5 Jul 2007 69,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion started on steel brake pipes at rear axle and at pipe going to offside front flexi brake hose

off side suspension balljiont gaiter burst

slihgt leak at middle exaust silencer

Pass 2 Mar 2006 54,782 miles

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

metal brake pipes going to rear showing slight corrosion

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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R743 USD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R743 USD, 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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R743 USD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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