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R298 CVG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,618 mi
Last recorded89,618 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 CVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,818 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 81,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,994 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 76,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,446 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 60,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 53,124 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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R298 CVG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R298 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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What year was R298 CVG registered?

R298 CVG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R298 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 CVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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