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R889 FVV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,041 mi
Last recorded31,041 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 FVV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 31,041 miles

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

front slam panel damaged

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Feb 2017 31,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front slam panel damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,258 miles

damage on front slam panel

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 9 Feb 2016 26,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage on front slam panel

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust hanger poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2015 22,819 miles

Damage to front grill.

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 22,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant below min limit.

Damage to front grill.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2014 16,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 16,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 14,572 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 14,259 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 14,259 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 13,756 miles

deteriation exhaust system

slight damage nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2010 13,366 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 13,020 miles

deteriation to exhaust system

Fail 2 Feb 2009

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

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

deteriation to exhaust system

Pass 4 Feb 2008 12,658 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 12,053 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 11,660 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 FVV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVV, 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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What year was R889 FVV registered?

R889 FVV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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