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R818 XAL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,892 mi
Last recorded88,892 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 XAL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,892 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 84,153 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,182 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates water damaged

rear and o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

rear flexible brake hose furrels heavly corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Feb 2013 76,177 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates water damaged

rear and o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

rear flexible brake hose furrels heavly corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,094 miles

wear to front brake discs (recommend changing)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,106 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,244 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 38,244 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,232 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,898 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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R818 XAL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R818 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 R818 XAL registered?

R818 XAL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R818 XAL safe to buy?

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