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S738 RFU

1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,392 mi
Last recorded99,392 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi76,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 RFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 99,392 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 99,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2006 83,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Fail 1 May 2006 83,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Lxi?

Based on 6,011 MOT tests across 1,267 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
6,317
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 900
constant velocity joint gaiter split 562
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 479
Headlamp aim too low 463
Direction indicator incorrect colour 327
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S738 RFU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 76,345 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 Lxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 900 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S738 RFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S738 RFU registered?

S738 RFU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S738 RFU safe to buy?

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