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R388 CEX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Maroon Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,464 mi
Last recorded69,464 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 CEX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2016 69,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,428 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 65,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 65,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil on minimum

engine rattle(poss chain)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,008 miles

tyres perished and cracked but not excessivly

Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,002 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

tyres perished and cracked but not excessivly

Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,460 miles

all tyres have perishing on outer walls, fronts the worst

Fail 25 Feb 2012 41,435 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres have perishing on outer walls, fronts the worst

Pass 19 Mar 2011 37,262 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 37,251 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,251 miles

Surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 22 Jan 2009 36,666 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,666 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

rear silencer mount split

Fail 24 Jan 2008 36,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

rear silencer mount split

Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,082 miles

Nearside front tyre perished.

Surface rust on brake pipes.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,807 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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R388 CEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Maroon with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R388 CEX, 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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R388 CEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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