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R199 XAL

1998 Skoda Felicia Gli D

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,731 mi
Last recorded126,731 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli D89,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 XAL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli D
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 126,731 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 126,655 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all exhaust rubbers starting to split

Pass 20 Feb 2008 121,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 121,188 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 115,473 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 115,366 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 108,774 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 108,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Gli D?

Based on 2,396 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
7,874
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 380
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 221
constant velocity joint gaiter split 199
Headlamp aim too low 183
Direction indicator incorrect colour 150
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R199 XAL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli D in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 89,282 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 Gli D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R199 XAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Gli D typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Gli D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R199 XAL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli D, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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