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R803 XAL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,558 mi
Last recorded48,558 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 XAL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 48,558 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 46,814 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 46,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 45,306 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 44,264 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,976 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 42,445 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,222 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 42,222 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 39,349 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 32,121 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 32,121 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 28,536 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,214 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,247 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 20,247 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 15,301 miles

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,283 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,174 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 15,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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R803 XAL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R803 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R803 XAL registered?

R803 XAL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R803 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 XAL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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