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R389 KRY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,178 mi
Last recorded95,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 KRY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 95,178 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,976 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 90,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 86,434 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 83,403 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

excessive play in gear lever

rear engine mount split and deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2006 75,136 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 75,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front anti roll bar to lower arm bushes starting to split

both rear shocker lower spring cups have surface corrosion

centre exhaust mounting starting to split

centre exhaust silencer starting to break up internally

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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R389 KRY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R389 KRY, 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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R389 KRY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R389 KRY safe to buy?

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