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R889 AAY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,009 mi
Last recorded57,009 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 AAY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,009 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing heavily on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 56,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe connection. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing heavily on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,407 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 46,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under expansion bottle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 28,997 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 28,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,821 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 28,320 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,879 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,834 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,380 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,914 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,573 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 24,573 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,009 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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R889 AAY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R889 AAY, 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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R889 AAY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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