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E179 XKJ

1988 Skoda Rapid

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,786 mi
Last recorded12,786 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1988 Skoda Rapid25,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE179 XKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 12,786 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 12,615 miles

Engine mountings slightly deteriorated

Fuel filler hose split

Nearside wiper post worn

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 12,601 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine mountings slightly deteriorated

Fuel filler hose split

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside wiper post worn

Oil leak

Passanger door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2011 12,479 miles

Track rod end gaiters perrished

Various gaiters & hoses perrished

Engine cooling fan not working

N/S door mirror cracked

Fail 31 May 2011 12,465 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Engine cooling fan not working

N/S door mirror cracked

Track rod end gaiters perrished

Various gaiters & hoses perrished

Pass 5 May 2010 12,294 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 May 2010 12,294 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2009 12,007 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 12,002 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 11,461 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,205 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Rapid?

Based on 232,614 MOT tests across 25,368 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
7,109
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
25,368
On UK Roads
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E179 XKJ is a 1988 Skoda Rapid in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 25,586 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Skoda Rapid typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 38 years old, this Skoda Rapid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E179 XKJ registered?

E179 XKJ is a 1988 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 10 March 1988.

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