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R874 FGY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

69,250 mi
Last recorded69,250 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 69,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 64,650 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 59,695 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 57,420 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 52,935 miles

front suspension arms surface corroded

front suspension struts surface corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 52,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front suspension arms surface corroded

front suspension struts surface corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 50,848 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 49,494 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 49,494 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leak from rear exhaust silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 48,841 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On bend before joint to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 48,841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On bend before joint to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 47,708 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 47,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box rubber broken (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,161 miles

Front wipers split and perished

Fail 8 Jun 2016 47,161 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hanger also broken may fall off (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front wipers split and perished

Pass 22 May 2015 44,490 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 44,490 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,706 miles

Exhaust system has corrosion in numerous places

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,215 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,950 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 38,950 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 36,665 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 36,665 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear tyres has slight wear

Pass 27 May 2010 34,907 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 34,907 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyres cracking around tread

rear number plate slighty faded

Pass 28 May 2009 33,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,046 miles

baffles in rear exhaust breaking up

both c.v. gaitors perished

both rear shocks corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

oil leak

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,257 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 29,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,664 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 26,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

both outer c.v boots perished.

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

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 FGY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FGY, 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 FGY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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