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R865 RBV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,802 mi
Last recorded107,802 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 RBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 107,802 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 107,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 105,183 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 104,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 97,725 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,350 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,264 miles

Advise, some rear brake pipes rusty.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 83,264 miles

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

Advise, some rear brake pipes rusty.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 58,855 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 58,855 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 58,855 miles

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

Advise n/s front tyre smooth on inner tread.

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

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

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

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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R865 RBV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R865 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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What year was R865 RBV registered?

R865 RBV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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