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R821 USM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,513 mi
Last recorded36,513 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 USM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 36,513 miles

Central Front slight oil leak at engine

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 36,513 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front slight oil leak at engine

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 30,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 30,256 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road on zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 21,879 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 15,129 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2016 14,933 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 14,697 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 14,464 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 13,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 13,119 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 13,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 12,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 11,780 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 11,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2010 11,089 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 10,488 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 9,870 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,284 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 9,281 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2006 8,563 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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R821 USM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R821 USM, 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 R821 USM registered?

R821 USM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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