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R459 XYD

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,062 mi
Last recorded121,062 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 XYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2016 121,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 117,571 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 114,133 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 114,118 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2013 111,062 miles

light corrosion rear lower arches

Fail 26 Apr 2013 111,020 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 107,897 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f strut top bearing deterating

o/s/r spring top cup deterating corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2012 107,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f strut top bearing deterating

o/s/r spring top cup deterating corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f strut top bearing worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 101,260 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 96,895 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 96,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,753 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 92,753 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 88,516 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 88,516 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 77,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 77,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R459 XYD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R459 XYD, 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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R459 XYD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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