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R718 KEG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,967 mi
Last recorded100,967 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 KEG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2011 100,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

exhaust rear box catches bumper

front brake discs corroded inner face

front to rear fuel line corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 2 Apr 2011 100,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

exhaust rear box catches bumper

front brake discs corroded inner face

front to rear fuel line corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 6 Apr 2010 98,818 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 6 Apr 2010 98,818 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 6 Apr 2009 96,376 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 96,376 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear hose ferrules rusted

Fail 28 Mar 2009 96,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 90,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 87,986 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2007 87,986 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2006 81,945 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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R718 KEG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Black with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R718 KEG, 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 R718 KEG registered?

R718 KEG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R718 KEG safe to buy?

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