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R524 XOP

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,136 mi
Last recorded110,136 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 XOP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 110,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 May 2014 110,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2013 102,641 miles

offside front suspension wishbone corroding.

rear bream axle and mountings corroding.

some play in nearside front top strut mount.

Pass 3 May 2012 97,936 miles

offside front brake pads low.

offside front tyre wearing bold on inner edge.

Fail 1 May 2012 97,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

offside front brake pads low.

offside front tyre wearing bold on inner edge.

Pass 10 May 2011 92,977 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 10 May 2011 92,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 4 May 2010 87,077 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 87,077 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 81,260 miles

rear shocks body and tops corroding.

Fail 6 May 2009 81,260 miles

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

rear shocks body and tops corroding.

Fail 8 May 2008 76,114 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2008 76,114 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,299 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 67,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 63,568 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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R524 XOP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R524 XOP, 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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R524 XOP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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