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R255 EDX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,185 mi
Last recorded75,185 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 EDX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,185 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 75,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 70,486 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON BOTH REAR BRAKES

SIDEWALLS OF O/S/F TYRE EXCESSIVELY PERISHED

Fail 9 May 2011 70,486 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON BOTH REAR BRAKES

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

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

SIDEWALLS OF O/S/F TYRE EXCESSIVELY PERISHED

Pass 10 May 2010 69,689 miles

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL EXCESSIVELY PERISHED

Fail 30 Apr 2010 69,672 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL EXCESSIVELY PERISHED

Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,383 miles

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

OSF tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 68,769 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OSF tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 68,515 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,052 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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R255 EDX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R255 EDX, 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 R255 EDX registered?

R255 EDX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R255 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 EDX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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