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R501 XCK

1998 Skoda Felicia L

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,577 mi
Last recorded99,577 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia L65,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 XCK
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 99,577 miles

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

o/s rear door wont open inside or out

o/s rear seat belt unable to fully inspect due to door wont open

Fail 2 Jan 2009 99,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear door wont open inside or out

o/s rear seat belt unable to fully inspect due to door wont open

Pass 11 Jan 2008 90,517 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 80,616 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 80,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak around sump

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 30 Dec 2005 68,284 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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R501 XCK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 65,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R501 XCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R501 XCK registered?

R501 XCK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R501 XCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 XCK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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