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R262 EAR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,790 mi
Last recorded42,790 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 EAR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 42,790 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 42,642 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 44,602 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 42,448 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 42,448 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 42,431 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 41,697 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 41,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 40,521 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,390 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 39,390 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,908 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,255 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,573 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 36,573 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,512 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,258 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,076 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 29,642 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,303 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,653 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,549 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,655 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,869 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 EAR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R262 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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R262 EAR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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