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R538 ALS

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,196 mi
Last recorded68,196 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 ALS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,196 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 67,600 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,600 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,102 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,817 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 66,815 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,378 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,142 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,036 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 62,036 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 59,190 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 55,656 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 55,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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R538 ALS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R538 ALS, 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 R538 ALS registered?

R538 ALS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R538 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R538 ALS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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