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R554 EEX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

115,626 mi
Last recorded115,626 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 EEX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 115,626 miles

Both rear wheel archs corroded, But has no sharp edges

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2010 115,580 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear wheel archs corroded, But has no sharp edges

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 111,488 miles

Both rear wheel arch's corroded But no sharp edges

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

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

Parking brake lever locking button damaged, But working ok

Pass 7 Jul 2008 98,335 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear wheelarches corroded.

n/s front tyre at legal limit!.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 98,335 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear wheelarches corroded.

n/s front tyre at legal limit!.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 90,837 miles

interior rear view mirror is missing.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,349 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 84,318 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)

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

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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R554 EEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red 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 R554 EEX, 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 R554 EEX registered?

R554 EEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R554 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 EEX 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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