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R253 OUY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,942 mi
Last recorded95,942 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 OUY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2009 95,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2008 88,775 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 88,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 81,346 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 74,902 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 74,902 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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R253 OUY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 R253 OUY, 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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What year was R253 OUY registered?

R253 OUY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R253 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 OUY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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