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R604 VEG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,819 mi
Last recorded154,819 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 VEG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 154,819 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 148,784 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 148,784 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 143,354 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 137,302 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 137,263 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 129,388 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 129,387 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 122,188 miles

GEAR LEVER/ROD JOINTS WORN

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

inner cv gaiter split n/s

Pass 7 Oct 2008 115,017 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate slight deterioration

gear linkage worn

Pass 3 Oct 2007 106,477 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2007 106,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2006 100,084 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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R604 VEG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R604 VEG, 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 R604 VEG registered?

R604 VEG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R604 VEG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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