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R865 SLE

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,449 mi
Last recorded47,449 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 SLE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 47,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside+offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lense damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside+offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 46,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 44,612 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2021 44,612 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2020 42,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 40,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 39,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 37,669 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 37,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced sharp edge (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 35,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 20 May 2016 35,947 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside+nearside (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 21 May 2015 34,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 33,195 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 31,909 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 18 May 2012 29,795 miles

o/s+n/s/front tyre cracked

Pass 20 May 2011 28,644 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 27,294 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 27,291 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 26,787 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2009 26,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2008 26,133 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 25,693 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 24,439 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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R865 SLE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SLE, 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 SLE registered?

R865 SLE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R865 SLE safe to buy?

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