1998 Skoda Felicia 1.3L Petrol · R874 BWS
1998 Skoda Felicia (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 165,737 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1289cc
R874 BWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2024
- 165,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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.
R874 BWS Mileage History
- 03/11/2022165,154 mi
- 24/10/2023165,570 mi+416 mi
- 25/10/2023165,578 mi+8 mi
- 29/10/2024165,728 mi+150 mi
- 07/11/2024165,737 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R874 BWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Skoda Felicia (R874 BWS) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
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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