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R258 PRE

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,542 mi
Last recorded71,542 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 PRE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,542 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

NOTE,,tail gate damaged befour test-also n/s/f wing..

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 71,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

NOTE,,tail gate damaged befour test-also n/s/f wing..

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

eratic idle

o/s/r tyre deterioated sidewall to tread.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,622 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 61,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,771 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 50,771 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.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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R258 PRE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R258 PRE, 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 R258 PRE registered?

R258 PRE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R258 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 PRE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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