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R88 OWL

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,488 mi
Last recorded61,488 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 OWL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 61,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 59,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all wheel arches rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,783 miles

slight brake bind to both rear wheels

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 17% rear 13% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,113 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,977 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,097 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 54,860 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm and is wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes both sides

Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,567 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

osf outter wing is corroded and rotten through

Fail 17 Jan 2013 53,565 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

osf outter wing is corroded and rotten through

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,918 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 51,918 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 49,997 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,997 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,523 miles

O/S/R Tyre is starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,247 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,944 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 40,944 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,422 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 36,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2006 32,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,202 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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R88 OWL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R88 OWL, 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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R88 OWL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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