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R818 PHN

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,631 mi
Last recorded112,631 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 PHN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 112,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

brake pipes have protective coating

corrosion on rear wheel arches and outer sills

drivers wiper blade split

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 104,990 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 104,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,785 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 95,765 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nsf inner door handle broken, but door can be opened

Fail 18 Sep 2012 86,363 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nsf inner door handle broken, but door can be opened

nsr brake and handbrake performance lower than osr. advise adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,261 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,010 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 63,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,754 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 57,752 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,278 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 51,276 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,474 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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R818 PHN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R818 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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R818 PHN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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