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R982 BUH

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,186 mi
Last recorded46,186 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 BUH
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,186 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 38,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,445 miles

rear tyres perrished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,265 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2015 35,265 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,810 miles

Offside rear brake has a slight bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,987 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 32,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,510 miles

Exhaust system has been repaired but is just adequate,also one rubber mounting is broken but exhaust is still well supported.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,510 miles

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

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

Exhaust system has been repaired but is just adequate,also one rubber mounting is broken but exhaust is still well supported.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,887 miles

Exhaust system has been repaired using fibreglass.

Front brake hoses slightly perrished.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 31,885 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system has been repaired using fibreglass.

Front brake hoses slightly perrished.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,407 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorating.

nearside front suspension strut has play at top mount.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,277 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 30,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,828 miles

front and rear indicators discolouring

Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,887 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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R982 BUH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R982 BUH, 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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R982 BUH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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