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R778 CEX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,919 mi
Last recorded126,919 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 CEX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 126,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion build up

Pass 17 Aug 2012 125,324 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 125,324 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 124,799 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 121,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded

engine oil leaks

n/s front+o/s n/s rear suspension struts lower coil spring support cups slightly corroded

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when spun

Pass 9 Feb 2009 116,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 110,673 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight rusting to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 9 Feb 2007 103,930 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 103,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 98,556 miles

oil leaks engine gearbox

Fail 6 Feb 2006 98,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leaks engine gearbox

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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R778 CEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R778 CEX, 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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R778 CEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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