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R175 FEX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,636 mi
Last recorded131,636 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 FEX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 131,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

near side rear and off side rear shockabsorber casings corroded

off side rear brake ferrule corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 115,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 104,120 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 94,028 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 94,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on brake pipes to rear

exhaust rubber missing

o/s/f wheel inner rim bent

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak rocker cover

Fail 11 Jun 2013 71,151 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak rocker cover

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,762 miles

n/s/f and o/a/f indicators discoloured

n/s/r and o/s/r indicators discoloured

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f and o/a/f indicators discoloured

n/s/r and o/s/r indicators discoloured

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 48,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2010 48,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2009 45,233 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 42,902 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 42,902 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 40,900 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 37,804 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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R175 FEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R175 FEX, 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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R175 FEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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