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R973 BUX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

61,656 mi
Last recorded61,656 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 BUX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 61,656 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 61,656 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 61,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 61,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,639 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 61,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 61,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rubber mount poor centre

Fail 9 Jul 2019 61,632 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rubber mount poor centre

Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,632 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 61,632 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING POINT FOR BOTTOM OF COIL SPRING HOLED BY CORROSION. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,628 miles

DETERIORATION OF FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

DETERIORATION OF FRONT OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES.

SMALL SPLITS IN POWER STEERING BELT.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 61,628 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate BULB VERY DIM. (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

DETERIORATION OF FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

DETERIORATION OF FRONT OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES.

SMALL SPLITS IN POWER STEERING BELT.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 61,623 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 61,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 61,618 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED.

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 61,618 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,575 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT BRAKES

Fail 24 Nov 2014 61,575 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT BRAKES

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,560 miles

deterioration of power steering drive belt

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated/perished.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 61,560 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

deterioration of power steering drive belt

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated/perished.

rear exhaust mounting split

Fail 14 Dec 2012 61,273 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE WORN THIN,REQUIRES FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL TO INSPECT CONDITION.

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 61,273 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE WORN THIN,REQUIRES FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL TO INSPECT CONDITION.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,192 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 60,192 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 55,990 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 55,989 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,383 miles

DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,038 miles

DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 46,038 miles

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

DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,023 miles

SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

SPLITS IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,535 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,474 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

perish marks on both outer c/v boots

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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R973 BUX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 R973 BUX, 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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R973 BUX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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