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R886 BDL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,509 mi
Last recorded24,509 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 BDL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,509 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 24,509 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,038 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 22,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,680 miles

both nearside tyres perished

Fail 12 Apr 2016 19,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both nearside tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,860 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 17,860 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2013 17,852 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,568 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 17,458 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 17,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 17,372 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 17,283 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 17,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 17,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2007 16,667 miles

All tyres are in poor condition due to age related perishing

Fail 23 May 2007 16,667 miles

All tyres are in poor condition due to age related perishing

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

Pass 10 May 2006 16,343 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 16,318 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R886 BDL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Black with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R886 BDL, 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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R886 BDL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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