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R849 PTH

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,871 mi
Last recorded73,871 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 PTH
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,083 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 66,083 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,075 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 62,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust mouinting split

Pass 24 Feb 2006 59,023 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 59,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

NO REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT FITTED BUT ONLY TWO INDIVIDUAL REAR SEATS

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT TOP STRUT MOUTING

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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R849 PTH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R849 PTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R849 PTH registered?

R849 PTH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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