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R785 DOX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,508 mi
Last recorded69,508 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 DOX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2010 69,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,508 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,261 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2010 67,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,020 miles

Airbag light on

Front and rear number plates started to deteriorate

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and cracking with age

Pin hole in Offside front outer CV boot

Slight movement in nearside and Offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Feb 2009 65,019 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Airbag light on

Front and rear number plates started to deteriorate

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and cracking with age

Pin hole in Offside front outer CV boot

Slight movement in nearside and Offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,449 miles

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

check slow servo

Fail 12 Feb 2008 63,446 miles

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

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

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

check slow servo

Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,831 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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R785 DOX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R785 DOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R785 DOX registered?

R785 DOX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R785 DOX safe to buy?

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