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R842 VKE

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

40,731 mi
Last recorded40,731 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 VKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 40,731 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 40,730 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 39,505 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 39,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 37,357 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,122 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 35,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 33,375 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 33,361 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,617 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 29,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,914 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,368 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall

slight binding from o/s/r brake

Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,946 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,117 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 24,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,447 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 22,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 21,240 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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R842 VKE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R842 VKE, 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 R842 VKE registered?

R842 VKE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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