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R909 KYJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,177 mi
Last recorded59,177 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 KYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,177 miles

Brake pipe to Offside rear flexi, and both rear brake pipes corroding

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

Rear shock abs corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2013 59,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe to Offside rear flexi, and both rear brake pipes corroding

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

Play in Offside front lower ball joint

Rear shock abs corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,652 miles

Nearside front bottom ball joint rubber split, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside front outer cv boot perishing

Offside front bottom ball joint rubber split, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Various steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 23 Nov 2012 57,652 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front bottom ball joint rubber split, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside front outer cv boot perishing

Offside front bottom ball joint rubber split, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Various steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,497 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,237 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 53,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 50,399 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,413 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 47,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,936 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 44,932 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 43,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cv boots for perishing cracks

lower arm bushes for perish cracks

Pass 27 Nov 2006 43,038 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cv boots for perishing cracks

lower arm bushes for perish cracks

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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R909 KYJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R909 KYJ, 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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R909 KYJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R909 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 KYJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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