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R710 KBD

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,226 mi
Last recorded40,226 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 KBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 40,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 38,348 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,416 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 36,411 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,973 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished.

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 33,973 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished.

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,521 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,308 miles

Both front flexi hoses perished.

Pass 19 May 2008 24,036 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 24,034 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 21,465 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 18,589 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 18,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R710 KBD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R710 KBD, 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 R710 KBD registered?

R710 KBD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R710 KBD safe to buy?

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