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R83 PTN

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,937 mi
Last recorded83,937 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 PTN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,937 miles

Front Slight oil leak from underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and starting to crack

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished and starting to crack.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 83,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS (2.4.A.3)

Tyres showing signs of ageing.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,980 miles

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

wheel arch liners fitted to both front wings.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 79,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported at flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported at flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped at flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

wheel arch liners fitted to both front wings.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 77,901 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,901 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 69,627 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,902 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 58,576 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 58,516 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 52,284 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 52,284 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R83 PTN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R83 PTN, 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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R83 PTN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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