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R978 FUD

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,960 mi
Last recorded83,960 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 FUD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 83,960 miles

n/s rear light temp repair

Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 81,878 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 77,687 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

RBT: service brake only 56%

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 77,687 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

RBT: service brake only 56%

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,819 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 76,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting non standard fixing

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,222 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 74,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,971 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 70,971 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 67,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,320 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,887 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,398 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,841 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,707 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,121 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R978 FUD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R978 FUD, 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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R978 FUD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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