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R908 UYB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

97,289 mi
Last recorded97,289 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 UYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 97,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 97,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2008 85,950 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside front footwell has accumulation of water

rear exhaust rubber mounting very deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2008 85,950 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

offside front footwell has accumulation of water

rear exhaust rubber mounting very deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2008 85,934 miles

Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front footwell has accumulation of water

Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,339 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 73,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,924 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 55,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R908 UYB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 R908 UYB, 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 R908 UYB registered?

R908 UYB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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