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R178 VCH

1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,717 mi
Last recorded105,717 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi76,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 VCH
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 105,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

gear box oil leaking selector shaft and drive shaft oil seal

rear gear box stabaliser mounting going soft because of oil contamination

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 11 Nov 2008 105,717 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gear box oil leaking selector shaft and drive shaft oil seal

rear gear box stabaliser mounting going soft because of oil contamination

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Nov 2007 93,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 93,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 86,563 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 69,924 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Lxi?

Based on 6,011 MOT tests across 1,267 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
6,317
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 900
constant velocity joint gaiter split 562
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 479
Headlamp aim too low 463
Direction indicator incorrect colour 327
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R178 VCH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 76,345 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia Lxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 900 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R178 VCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R178 VCH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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