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S788 RKL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,089 mi
Last recorded80,089 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 RKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 71,552 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,680 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 64,680 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,789 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,564 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 56,564 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,557 miles

centre silencer repaired with exhaust paste.

o/s and n/s rear tyres and n/s/f perished.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,938 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,457 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 49,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,863 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,612 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,018 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,518 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 33,010 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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S788 RKL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S788 RKL, 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 S788 RKL registered?

S788 RKL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S788 RKL safe to buy?

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