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R281 CVG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,426 mi
Last recorded108,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 CVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 108,426 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 108,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 97,109 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,493 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 90,493 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2010 81,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,215 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 59,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both sides rear tyres slightly starting to go out of shape

Fail 7 Aug 2007 59,018 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

both rear tyres very slightly starting to go out of shape

Pass 3 Aug 2006 55,208 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 55,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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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R281 CVG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R281 CVG, 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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R281 CVG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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