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R865 VYC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,724 mi
Last recorded122,724 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 122,724 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 109,460 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 109,416 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

r/o/s seat back difficult to secure

Pass 16 Apr 2007 103,040 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 91,817 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 VYC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

R865 VYC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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