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R651 KGX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,750 mi
Last recorded45,750 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 KGX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 45,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,748 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,331 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 37,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,793 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 25,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,807 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front damage to car wheel arch

Pass 28 May 2014 12,531 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 12,097 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 11,671 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,436 miles

N/S/F C.V. Boot retaining clip insecure.

O/S/F Tyre tread begin: to deteriorate.

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

Pass 25 May 2010 11,099 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 11,099 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,813 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/S/F & O/S/F C.V. Boot retainner clips loose.

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre tread's wearing on outer edges.

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

O/S/F Tyre side wall begin: to deteriorate.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,402 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,832 miles

Front & rear number plates show signs of deterioration

Fail 5 Jun 2007 8,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front & rear number plates show signs of deterioration

Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,738 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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R651 KGX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R651 KGX, 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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R651 KGX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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