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R257 RFJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,452 mi
Last recorded90,452 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 RFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,452 miles

windscreen cracked at top of zone"A" but NOT affecting view to front

Fail 15 Apr 2015 90,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen cracked at top of zone"A" but NOT affecting view to front

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,360 miles

windscreen cracked in zone"A" but not affecting view to front

Fail 8 Apr 2014 89,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

clip missing from o/s inner boot small end

windscreen cracked in zone"A" but not affecting view to front

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to open tailgate

Fail 4 Apr 2013 88,092 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to open tailgate

Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,479 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 86,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,430 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 83,430 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 73,580 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,977 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,161 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,912 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 56,912 miles

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

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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R257 RFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R257 RFJ, 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 R257 RFJ registered?

R257 RFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R257 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 RFJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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