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R612 XHL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,259 mi
Last recorded147,259 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 XHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 147,259 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 147,259 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 144,663 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 144,662 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 138,660 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 138,596 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

Pass 25 Jan 2006 124,761 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 124,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R612 XHL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R612 XHL, 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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R612 XHL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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