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R801 XAL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,052 mi
Last recorded20,052 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 XAL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 20,052 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 19,678 miles

All brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Cap seal perished

Pass 22 Aug 2023 19,464 miles

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central exhaust hanger missing exhaust catching on rear bumper (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 19,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central exhaust hanger missing exhaust catching on rear bumper (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2022 14,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 14,494 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 14,494 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 14,290 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 18 Mar 2019 14,290 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 29 Mar 2018 13,348 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 13,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,208 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 12,801 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,575 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 12,575 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,982 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,329 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 11,329 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,905 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 10,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,549 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 10,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,008 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 10,008 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R801 XAL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R801 XAL, 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 R801 XAL registered?

R801 XAL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R801 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 XAL shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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