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R852 DOX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,745 mi
Last recorded43,745 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 DOX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2016 43,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front indicator lense missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,847 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,690 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2014 33,690 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,252 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 32,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,405 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 30,385 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,945 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,058 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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R852 DOX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R852 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.

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What year was R852 DOX registered?

R852 DOX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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