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R571 EBJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,305 mi
Last recorded42,305 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 EBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,296 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,918 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 41,918 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,752 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,342 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,663 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,045 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ON ROAD PERISHED- NEW RECOMMENDED. †EXHAUST TAILPIPE HOLED NEAR END- NEW RECOMMENDED.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,632 miles

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

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

exhaust mounts perished. †n/s/f brake sticking. †

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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R571 EBJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R571 EBJ, 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 R571 EBJ registered?

R571 EBJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R571 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 EBJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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