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R256 EDX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,260 mi
Last recorded117,260 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 EDX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 117,260 miles

slight corrosion in suspension turret areas

slight corrosion on off side rear sill

Pass 24 Feb 2018 116,484 miles

slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2017 114,467 miles

front off side bottom ball joint has slight play

front screen cracked below drivers view

metal pipes have slight corrosion

near side rear sill is destorted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 112,063 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 105,301 miles

sills have light corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2014 106,194 miles

front screen chipped

rear near side wheel bearing has slight play

sills are starting to rust

Pass 23 Feb 2013 102,946 miles

brake pipes are slightly corroded

exhasut rubber split

front screen chipped

Pass 2 Feb 2012 98,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front wheelarch rusty but no sharp edges

Pass 28 Mar 2008 94,943 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 94,881 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 89,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 89,499 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 80,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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R256 EDX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Black with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R256 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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R256 EDX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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