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R260 EPV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,421 mi
Last recorded90,421 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 EPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 90,348 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,220 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 81,718 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,400 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 63,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 56,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,311 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,059 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 51,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,711 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 45,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 39,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,323 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,779 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 31,779 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R260 EPV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R260 EPV, 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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R260 EPV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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