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R563 RFJ

1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,858 mi
Last recorded36,858 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi66,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 RFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Slxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,858 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 36,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,096 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,212 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 26,212 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Slxi?

Based on 794 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,440
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Headlamp aim too low 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R563 RFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 66,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia Slxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R563 RFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Slxi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Slxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R563 RFJ registered?

R563 RFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R563 RFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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