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R761 XYD

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,813 mi
Last recorded64,813 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 XYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,813 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,028 miles

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

engine mis-fire on tickover

slight play and noise in offside rear wheel bearing

squeal from rear brakes

wear/play in nearside steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2010 58,028 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

engine mis-fire on tickover

slight play and noise in offside rear wheel bearing

squeal from rear brakes

wear/play in nearside steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,272 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 55,272 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,551 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,577 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 49,372 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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R761 XYD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R761 XYD, 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 R761 XYD registered?

R761 XYD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R761 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 XYD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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