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R869 VYC

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,557 mi
Last recorded94,557 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 VYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 94,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear of cab repaired and undersealed was rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2024 93,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal travel and slight binding front nearside

Pass 30 Jun 2023 92,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak central front

Fail 13 Jun 2023 92,463 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 91,509 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front cracked not showing white light

Pass 11 Jun 2021 90,137 miles

inner seatbelt mountings repaired heavily welded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 88,707 miles

several patches behind seats not fully visible

Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

seat belt prescribed area/ back of the cab has been repaired but not able to check the quality due to being heavily covered in seam sealer

Fail 17 Jun 2019 87,747 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired tub floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch, axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch by axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

seat belt prescribed area/ back of the cab has been repaired but not able to check the quality due to being heavily covered in seam sealer

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2017 86,151 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has cuts

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns rear lamp damadged

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,248 miles

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

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

n/s rear lamp damadged

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,919 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 82,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,924 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 78,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,497 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 77,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,194 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear lamps have damadge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,887 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 72,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,433 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 59,102 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R869 VYC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R869 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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R869 VYC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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