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R631 KUG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

77,799 mi
Last recorded77,799 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 KUG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2014 77,799 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all inner and outter wheel arches corroded-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-x2 wishbone arms corroded-wishbone mounting areas corroded-all sills distorted and outter skin peeling off

fuel pipes corroded-all flexhi hose ferrules corroded-x2 front coil springs corroded-front brakes slightly juddering-x2 front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,547 miles

arches corrooded-sills corroded-coil springs corroded-subframe corroded-exhaust minor leak-fuel pipes corroded-brake pipes corroded-

Fail 10 Sep 2013 72,547 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

arches corrooded-sills corroded-coil springs corroded-subframe corroded-exhaust minor leak-fuel pipes corroded-brake pipes corroded-

Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,268 miles

chassis,sills and body corroded

n/s/f balljoint has slight play

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,794 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 63,791 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are scrubbing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,883 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all outer arches corroded

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

coil springs corroded

nearside rear number plate light slightly dim

offside front brake pipe to flexy coverd with tap

offside rear brake pipe to flexy covered with tape

rear shockers corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2010 58,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,326 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 52,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight marks on the screen

slight pedal creep

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,318 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front registration plate cracked but still readable

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,036 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 46,036 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,672 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 39,672 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 33,705 miles

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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R631 KUG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R631 KUG, 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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R631 KUG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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