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R578 YCR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,847 mi
Last recorded101,847 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 YCR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 101,847 miles

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

both offside and nearside rear seat belts slightly slow to recoil

nearside front steering rack gaiter damp - slight play in steering arm inner bll joint.

offside rear service brake slightly lower to opperate compared to nearside

oil leak from gear box - suspect nearside front drive shaft inner oil seal

Pass 30 May 2008 97,139 miles

Both rear seat belts slightly slow to recoil

Slight play in nearside front steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 13 Apr 2007 91,643 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Apr 2006 85,448 miles

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish on outer edge.

Various engine oil leaks.

Various gearbox oil leaks.

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 85,448 miles

Offside front tyre starting to perish on outer edge.

Various engine oil leaks.

Various gearbox oil leaks.

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge.

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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R578 YCR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R578 YCR, 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 R578 YCR registered?

R578 YCR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R578 YCR safe to buy?

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