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R976 VRB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 VRB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2006 96,694 miles

both front indicators fading †high level brake light in-op †slight leak from powered steering pipes †heavey perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †

engine gear box wet with oil

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn †heavey surface corrosion to both front flexi brake feed pipes †brake fluid very dirty †o/s/r tyre tread worn low/perrishing/cracking †raadiator in poor condition/leaking slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2006 96,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

*** 3 ltrs of engine oil added for test ***

both front indicators fading †high level brake light in-op †slight leak from powered steering pipes †heavey perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †brake fluid black(dirty) †

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn †heavey surface corrosion to both front flexi brake hose feed pipes †o/s/r tyre tread worn low/perrishing/cracking †radiator in poor condition/leaking slightly †engine gear box wet with oil †

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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R976 VRB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R976 VRB, 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 R976 VRB registered?

R976 VRB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R976 VRB safe to buy?

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