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R262 CEX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,999 mi
Last recorded92,999 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 CEX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2008 92,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

all tyre condition poor

brake fluid low

corrosion to rear of outer cill areas

corrossion o/s/f chassis leg area

front  & rear metal & flexable brake pipes corroding

headlamp cracked

play rear bearings

rear shocker s corroding badley

slight play steering rack

front brake pads very low

Pass 14 Jul 2008 92,999 miles

all tyre condition poor

brake fluid low

corrosion to rear of outer cill areas

corrossion o/s/f chassis leg area

front  & rear metal & flexable brake pipes corroding

headlamp cracked

play rear bearings

rear shocker s corroding badley

slight play steering rack

front brake pads very low

Pass 13 Jul 2007 82,505 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 82,505 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 13 Jul 2006 71,248 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 71,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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R262 CEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R262 CEX, 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 R262 CEX registered?

R262 CEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R262 CEX safe to buy?

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