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R860 RBV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,494 mi
Last recorded108,494 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 RBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 108,494 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on body

Pass 15 Feb 2012 103,456 miles

rear tyres cracked sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2012 103,456 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

rear tyres cracked sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,952 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges

Fail 16 Feb 2011 94,952 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,647 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 89,647 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,056 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 84,056 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,543 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,057 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 62,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 55,427 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 55,427 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R860 RBV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R860 RBV, 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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R860 RBV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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