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R389 YOM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,056 mi
Last recorded50,056 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 YOM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to o/s front strut at coil spring mount

Fail 20 Jun 2014 50,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to o/s front strut at coil spring mount

Fail 13 Jun 2014 49,972 miles

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

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

slight noise rear offside wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,190 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,383 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

centre exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,763 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Aug 2011 32,759 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,840 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 28,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,326 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 25,660 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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R389 YOM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R389 YOM, 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 R389 YOM registered?

R389 YOM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R389 YOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 YOM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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