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R516 EMY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,752 mi
Last recorded37,752 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 EMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,752 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,302 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,514 miles

offside headlamp adjuster not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 34,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlamp adjuster not working

Fail 3 Jun 2008 30,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,169 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,484 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 24,017 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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R516 EMY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc 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 R516 EMY, 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 R516 EMY registered?

R516 EMY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R516 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 EMY 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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