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R965 SRB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,162 mi
Last recorded93,162 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 SRB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 93,162 miles

both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

both rear wheel arches in poor condition

front brake pads appear low

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

nearside wing in poor condition

offside rear tyre heavily perished

small chip in zone b of screen

Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,189 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front flexy slight corrosion

n/s/front tyre close to limit

o/s/rear tyre perished

rear struts corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2010 84,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front flexy slight corrosion

n/s/front tyre close to limit

o/s/rear tyre perished

rear struts corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2009 74,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,532 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 67,532 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,931 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 60,931 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 52,772 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 52,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 45,466 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R965 SRB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R965 SRB, 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 R965 SRB registered?

R965 SRB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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