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R388 VRA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,029 mi
Last recorded80,029 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 VRA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,029 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 80,018 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,334 miles

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

corrosion through out

Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,521 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,494 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 65,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,085 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,830 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 59,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side rear tyre punctured and wearing inner and outer edges

visual check on off side rear and near side rear seat belts due to childs seats fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,273 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,767 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 50,767 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,757 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 45,579 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 45,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R388 VRA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R388 VRA, 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 R388 VRA registered?

R388 VRA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R388 VRA safe to buy?

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