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R648 XOP

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,498 mi
Last recorded64,498 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 XOP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,358 miles

engine noisey oil leaks on engine & gearbox

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offfside front shock absorber starting to leak

over heated during test

play in front top shock absorber mounts

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear indicator bulbs fading

rear suspension beam bushes deteriorated

rear wheel arches coroding

Fail 24 Nov 2011 55,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

engine noisey oil leaks on engine & gearbox

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offfside front shock absorber starting to leak

over heated during test

play in front top shock absorber mounts

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear indicator bulbs fading

rear suspension beam bushes deteriorated

rear wheel arches coroding

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,998 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 48,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,119 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

os/f tyre bold on inner edge

rear shocks heavly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2009 46,097 miles

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

os/f tyre bold on inner edge

rear shocks heavly corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 42,523 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,852 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 38,844 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,573 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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R648 XOP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R648 XOP, 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 R648 XOP registered?

R648 XOP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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