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R775 YVU

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,563 mi
Last recorded148,563 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 YVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 148,563 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

corrosion in both rear door steps

corrosion in o/s/f innerwing

corrosion in rear metal brake pipes to and from rear flexible brake hoses

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2011 148,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

corrosion in both rear door steps

corrosion in o/s/f innerwing

corrosion in rear metal brake pipes to and from rear flexible brake hoses

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2010 146,159 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 135,345 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 115,941 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 92,730 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 92,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 69,404 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 40,028 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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R775 YVU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R775 YVU, 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 R775 YVU registered?

R775 YVU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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