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R899 FTU

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,658 mi
Last recorded154,658 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 FTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 154,658 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 154,658 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

offside front tyre worn very low. front to rear fuel pipes rusty. offside front suspension leg weak. engine cooling fan not working. battery insecure.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 129,222 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 129,222 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 97,787 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

cat baffle slight rattle

Fail 15 Jan 2007 97,787 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

cat baffle slight rattle

Pass 16 Jan 2006 78,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/side & o/side rear inner panels near shocker mounting point corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2006 78,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/side & o/side rear inner panels near shocker mounting point corroded

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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R899 FTU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R899 FTU, 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 R899 FTU registered?

R899 FTU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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