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R261 EAR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,950 mi
Last recorded123,950 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 EAR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 123,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter perished but not split

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter split

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2016 123,942 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top mount excess play (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter perished but not split

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter split

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 120,509 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 120,509 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 117,098 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 112,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 108,547 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 104,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 99,741 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 94,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 87,930 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 82,162 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 79,303 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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R261 EAR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green 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 R261 EAR, 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 R261 EAR registered?

R261 EAR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R261 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 EAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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