MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s/f & o/s/f top shocker mountings wearing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f & o/s/f top shocker mountings wearing
Slight play in n/s/f top strut mounting.
How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?
Based on 560,899 MOT tests across 64,461 vehicles.
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R289 XUY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R289 XUY, 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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What year was R289 XUY registered?
R289 XUY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R289 XUY safe to buy?
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