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R655 XHL

1998 Skoda Felicia L

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,266 mi
Last recorded33,266 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia L65,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 XHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 33,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2008 33,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 24,109 miles

front numberplate slightly discoloured

some corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,316 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 21,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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R655 XHL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 65,447 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R655 XHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R655 XHL registered?

R655 XHL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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