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R543 OVT

1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

108,973 mi
Last recorded108,973 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi76,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 OVT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2007 108,973 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 108,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 102,654 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 102,518 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 102,483 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Lxi?

Based on 6,011 MOT tests across 1,267 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
6,317
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 900
constant velocity joint gaiter split 562
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 479
Headlamp aim too low 463
Direction indicator incorrect colour 327
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R543 OVT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 76,345 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 Lxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 900 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R543 OVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R543 OVT registered?

R543 OVT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R543 OVT shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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