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R189 AKY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,092 mi
Last recorded118,092 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 AKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 118,092 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 118,092 miles

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

oil leak suspect rear crank oil seal

Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,722 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 117,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 116,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 114,867 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 114,845 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 112,810 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 112,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R189 AKY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R189 AKY, 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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R189 AKY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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