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R771 SFL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,902 mi
Last recorded141,902 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 SFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 141,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 140,015 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 139,670 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 2 May 2013 134,881 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 18 Apr 2013 134,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 6 Jun 2012 130,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear brakes out off balance

Pass 4 Jun 2011 124,078 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 124,074 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 104,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 100,165 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 99,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 99,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 92,428 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 88,450 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 83,438 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 83,438 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R771 SFL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R771 SFL, 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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R771 SFL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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