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R738 ENH

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,987 mi
Last recorded57,987 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 ENH
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 57,987 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive inner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle battery low

Pass 24 Apr 2025 51,578 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 50,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 49,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,561 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,956 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,603 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,194 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 45,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,431 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,554 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,515 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 41,418 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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R738 ENH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R738 ENH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R738 ENH registered?

R738 ENH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R738 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R738 ENH shows 18 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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