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R962 MVL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,324 mi
Last recorded40,324 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 MVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,041 miles

BRAKE HOSES UNIONS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES / BRAKE BACK PLATES / B/PIPE UNIONS / BLEED NIPPLES / WHEEL CYLINDERS SHOWING CORROSION

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

ENGINE MOUNTS BECOMING WEAK / SLIGHT FLEXING ON NEARSIDE GEAR BOX MOUNT

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 165 / 70 / 13

PIN HOLE IN NEARSIDE CV GAITER LOOSING SMALL AMOUT OF GREASE / ADVISE TO REPLACE

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES / SHOCKERS HEAVLY CORRODED

Fail 2 Jun 2012 39,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BRAKE HOSES UNIONS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES / BRAKE BACK PLATES / B/PIPE UNIONS / BLEED NIPPLES / WHEEL CYLINDERS SHOWING CORROSION

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

ENGINE MOUNTS BECOMING WEAK / SLIGHT FLEXING ON NEARSIDE GEAR BOX MOUNT

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 165 / 70 / 13

PIN HOLE IN NEARSIDE CV GAITER LOOSING SMALL AMOUT OF GREASE / ADVISE TO REPLACE

REAR SERVICE BRAKES LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES / SHOCKERS HEAVLY CORRODED

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,892 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES / SHOCKER / STRUTS BODY / SPRING SEATS BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED

Fail 16 Jun 2010 33,873 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,905 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,927 miles

front number plate fading

Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,179 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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R962 MVL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R962 MVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R962 MVL registered?

R962 MVL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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