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R248 UES

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,088 mi
Last recorded37,088 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 UES
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 37,088 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 37,088 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,478 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 36,230 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,788 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 35,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 35,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 35,710 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 35,497 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,484 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 31,212 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,824 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,050 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,323 miles

handbrake lever could do with more travel

Fail 14 Oct 2009 25,314 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever could do with more travel

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,518 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 23,518 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 19,146 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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R248 UES is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R248 UES, 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 R248 UES registered?

R248 UES is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R248 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 UES shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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