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X998 AWB

2000 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,301 mi
Last recorded151,301 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 AWB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 151,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Plastic Under Vehicle

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 151,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Plastic Under Vehicle

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 144,888 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 144,888 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 137,980 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 137,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 128,354 miles

airbag light on

Fail 21 Dec 2012 128,327 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

airbag light on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 116,419 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 101,704 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 101,639 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 92,799 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 92,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 91,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 88,113 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 82,566 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 72,543 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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X998 AWB is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,284 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 Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X998 AWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X998 AWB registered?

X998 AWB is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X998 AWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X998 AWB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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