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R731 XKR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,537 mi
Last recorded112,537 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 XKR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 112,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 112,526 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 105,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 105,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 93,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Jul 2008 93,874 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2007 80,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 80,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 80,066 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,858 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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R731 XKR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R731 XKR, 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 R731 XKR registered?

R731 XKR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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