MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
rear shock absorbers corroded
rear wheel arches corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
rear shock absorbers corroded
rear wheel arches corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?
Based on 560,899 MOT tests across 64,461 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R550 ALS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R550 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 R550 ALS registered?
R550 ALS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 3 February 1998.
Is R550 ALS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R550 ALS shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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