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R874 BWS

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

165,737 mi
Last recorded165,737 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 BWS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 165,737 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 165,728 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 165,578 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 165,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 165,154 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 165,146 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 165,107 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))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 163,888 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 163,876 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements power feed via plug in socket/cigar lighter (4.2.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 163,795 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills not repaired properly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 158,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 150,790 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 142,108 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 141,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 131,668 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 121,104 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 111,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 101,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,860 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,832 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 62,832 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,205 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,535 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,929 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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R874 BWS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red 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 R874 BWS, 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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R874 BWS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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