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R261 EDX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,873 mi
Last recorded67,873 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 EDX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 65,409 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,310 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion in places

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion in places

headlight adjusters at max setting

Pass 15 Nov 2005 60,420 miles

brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion!

o/s/f headlight adjuster getting worn!

wiper blades starting to wear!

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 EDX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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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What year was R261 EDX registered?

R261 EDX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R261 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 EDX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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