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R783 BVG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,070 mi
Last recorded150,070 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 BVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 150,070 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/ and o/s outer sills weak with rust (2.4.A.3)

all rear steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2015 150,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/ and o/s outer sills weak with rust (2.4.A.3)

all rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2014 146,219 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 146,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 141,769 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 138,209 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 134,173 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 134,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2010 130,576 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 130,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 126,023 miles

Slight noise from both sides rear wheel bearings.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 120,049 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 120,049 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 114,460 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 108,611 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 108,611 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer cv boots leaking, requires new clips only

tailgate release stiff

timing chain noisey

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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R783 BVG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol 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 R783 BVG, 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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R783 BVG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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