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R225 HUS

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,301 mi
Last recorded95,301 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 HUS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2010 95,301 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre beyond suggested usable lifespan

Pass 16 Mar 2009 93,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,469 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 89,469 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 82,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 74,590 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 74,590 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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R225 HUS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R225 HUS, 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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R225 HUS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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