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R531 XKP

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,027 mi
Last recorded109,027 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 XKP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 109,027 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 109,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 104,796 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 104,795 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 97,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 97,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,363 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine running rough.

nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2006 83,363 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

corrosion at bothsides rear TOP shock mounting area

engine running rough

nail in tyre

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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R531 XKP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R531 XKP, 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 R531 XKP registered?

R531 XKP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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