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R23 VFP

1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,955 mi
Last recorded110,955 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi76,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 VFP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 110,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 110,955 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,587 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 91,587 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 88,109 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 87,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 79,649 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 79,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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R23 VFP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 R23 VFP, 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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What year was R23 VFP registered?

R23 VFP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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