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R74 EVW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

23,975 mi
Last recorded23,975 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 EVW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 23,975 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak evidence of engine oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 23,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak evidence of engine oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front indecator lamp lense cracked

oil leaks

slight corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension coil springs

slight damage to offside front wheel rim

slight movement to both top suspension mounts

some corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,076 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has slight cracking to tyre tread

offsiode front indecator lense cracked

oil leaks

slight corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension coil springs

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

slight movement to both front top suspension mounts

Fail 9 Feb 2015 22,076 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has slight cracking to tyre tread

offsiode front indecator lense cracked

oil leaks

slight corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension coiul springs

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

slight movement to both front top suspension mounts

Pass 4 Feb 2014 21,042 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to offside front indicator lense

Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small crack to offside front indecator lanp lens

Pass 7 Feb 2012 16,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 16,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 13,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate delaminating slightly

front wipers streaking slightly

nearside rear door stiff to open

offside front indecator lense cracked slightly

some corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Fail 9 Feb 2011 13,007 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate delaminating slightly

front wipers streaking slightly

nearside rear door stiff to open

offside front indecator lense cracked slightly

some corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 21 Jan 2010 8,507 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded and weak

exhaust support rubbers splitting

front number plate delaminating

nail in nearside rear tyre close to inner edge

nearside front tyre cracking to side walls and within tyre tred

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

nearside rear tyre cracking to side walls and within tyre tred

offside front indecator lamp lens cracked

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking to side walls and within tyre tred

slight wheel rim damage to nearside front wheel

some surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Jan 2010 8,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre and rear exhaust corroded and weak

exhaust support rubbers splitting

front number plate delaminating

nail in nearside rear tyre close to inner edge

nearside front tyre cracking to side walls and within tyre tred

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

nearside rear tyre cracking to side walls and within tyre tred

offside front indecator lamp lens cracked

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking to side walls and within tyre tred

slight wheel rim damage to nearside front wheel

some surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Feb 2009 4,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

spare wheel insecure in boot area

Fail 5 Feb 2009 4,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

spare wheel insecure in boot area

Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,666 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 70,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front washer jet blocked

Pass 7 Feb 2007 65,727 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,759 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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R74 EVW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R74 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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What year was R74 EVW registered?

R74 EVW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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