1998 Skoda Felicia 1.9L Diesel · R868 SLE
1998 Skoda Felicia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 102,367 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R868 SLE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/02/2012
- 102,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R868 SLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Skoda Felicia (R868 SLE) between September 2005 and February 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2012 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”; “Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
R868 SLE Mileage History
- 19/09/200557,385 mi
- 19/09/200557,385 mi
- 16/09/200661,794 mi+4,409 mi
- 20/09/200768,960 mi+7,166 mi
- 04/08/200877,983 mi+9,023 mi
- 16/07/200984,784 mi+6,801 mi
- 16/07/200984,784 mi
- 17/02/201194,977 mi+10,193 mi
- 09/02/2012102,367 mi+7,390 mi
Average of roughly 7,039 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Felicia
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: SKODA FELICIA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Structural Rust(Serious)
Rear arches, sills, floor edges and front suspension mounting areas corrode heavily on UK cars.
- Cooling System Leaks and Overheating(Moderate)
Ageing hoses, radiators and water pumps cause coolant loss that can quickly turn into overheating on simple engines.
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