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R816 PHN

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,863 mi
Last recorded104,863 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 PHN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2010 104,863 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 104,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 95,717 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 95,627 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

wear in n/s front suspension top mount

Pass 23 Jan 2008 88,488 miles

all 4 suspension struts slightly corroded at bottom of coil springs

Fail 21 Jan 2008 88,472 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all 4 suspension struts slightly corroded at bottom of coil springs

Fail 22 Jan 2007 82,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 82,170 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 71,790 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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R816 PHN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R816 PHN, 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 R816 PHN registered?

R816 PHN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R816 PHN safe to buy?

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