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R817 UKO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,271 mi
Last recorded92,271 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 UKO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2015 92,271 miles

Battery insecure battery loose (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s front and rear blades worn out (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Fuel system component insecure fuel tank strap broken (7.2.1)

Stop lamp not working center stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and rear metal brake pipes excessiver corrosion (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2015 92,248 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

minor exhaust blow from join

offside wiper split

Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,844 miles

rear seats and seatbelts not tested

Fail 24 Apr 2014 83,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear seats and seatbelts not tested

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,195 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 74,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,848 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 66,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,681 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 56,681 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,954 miles

BOTH FLEXI FRONT BRAKE HOSES SHOWING SIGNS OF DETIORATING.BOTH REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SHOWING SIGNS OF DETIORATING ANG FERRIALS RUSTY.

SECTIONS OF REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 50,954 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BOTH FLEXI FRONT BRAKE HOSES SHOWING SIGNS OF DETIORATING.BOTH REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SHOWING SIGNS OF DETIORATING ANG FERRIALS RUSTY.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW ON FRICTION MATERIAL.

SECTIONS OF REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,736 miles

cooling fan does not work

Fail 28 Apr 2009 48,735 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

cooling fan does not work

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,025 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 42,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,802 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,723 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 25,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R817 UKO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R817 UKO, 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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R817 UKO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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