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R298 EJV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,889 mi
Last recorded41,889 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 EJV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,889 miles

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

both front wings corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,021 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 38,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,532 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 35,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 33,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,325 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 EJV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R298 EJV, 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 EJV registered?

R298 EJV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R298 EJV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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