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R537 ENY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

58,335 mi
Last recorded58,335 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 ENY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,335 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 58,315 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,462 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 57,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,982 miles

offside rear outer wheel arch getting corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 55,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside rear outer wheel arch getting corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,993 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 52,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 49,625 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,210 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 46,210 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,034 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,425 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,587 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 34,587 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,459 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 30,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,798 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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R537 ENY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R537 ENY, 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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R537 ENY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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