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R262 FBJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,229 mi
Last recorded147,229 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 FBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 147,229 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded.Tailgate corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 140,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 135,255 miles

Windscreen cracked outside swept area.Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 130,682 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 121,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 110,743 miles

Upper centre windscreen has crack.Front suspension legs corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 110,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper centre windscreen has crack.Front suspension legs corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 99,355 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 88,645 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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R262 FBJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

R262 FBJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R262 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 FBJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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