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R739 XCK

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,588 mi
Last recorded97,588 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 XCK
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 97,588 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,247 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,987 miles

all 4 tyres walls cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2017 94,987 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all 4 tyres walls cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,921 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides near flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 93,921 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both wheels (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides near flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,857 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 92,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,030 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 92,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,155 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 90,155 miles

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,790 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 83,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 81,725 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 81,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 80,115 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,741 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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R739 XCK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R739 XCK, 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 R739 XCK registered?

R739 XCK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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