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R240 KAP

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,426 mi
Last recorded53,426 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 KAP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 53,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front brake pads getting low

n/s inner sill started to corrode

o/s/f tyre perished

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

small oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2019 53,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads getting low

n/s inner sill started to corrode

o/s/f tyre perished

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

small oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,425 miles

o/s/r brake ferrule corroded

small engine oil weep

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/f inner sill started to corrode

Fail 13 Dec 2018 53,425 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/f inner sill started to corrode

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r brake ferrule corroded

small engine oil weep

Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,422 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s inner sill starting to corrode

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to show signs of wear

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Nov 2017 53,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s inner sill starting to corrode

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to show signs of wear

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,424 miles

Oil leak slight play in o/s tie rod ()

n/s/f inner sill started to corrode

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 53,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak slight play in o/s tie rod ()

n/s/f inner sill started to corrode

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,422 miles

Nearside Rear Lens has damage and been taped up

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has wall Damage/cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 53,422 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill rusty (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top shocker bush has play. (top hat) (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill rusty (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lens has damage and been taped up

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has wall Damage/cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished.

handbrake travel quite high.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 53,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres getting low.

both rear n/s and o/s hub bearings starting to wear.

both wiper blade ends split.

handbrake warning lamp not working.

o/s/r tyre perrished.

o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

rear wiper blade perrished.

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mounting.

slight play in o/s/r hub.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 53,366 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres getting low.

both rear n/s and o/s hub bearings starting to wear.

both wiper blade ends split.

handbrake warning lamp not working.

o/s/r tyre perrished.

o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

rear exhaust tail pipe missing.

rear wiper blade perrished.

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mounting.

slight play in o/s/r hub.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag lamp on.

exhaust system started to corrode.

o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

slight play in o/s/r hub.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,302 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 53,302 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,303 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 53,303 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

Front Discs Worn

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 533,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 533,702 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,302 miles

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

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

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 16 Aug 2008 53,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,296 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,476 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 49,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 39,876 miles

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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R240 KAP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R240 KAP, 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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R240 KAP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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