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R986 CEX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,114 mi
Last recorded45,114 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 CEX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,460 miles

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,739 miles

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

n/s front tyre badly perished

Fail 11 Mar 2015 33,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s front tyre badly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,669 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 28,667 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,872 miles

offside rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,031 miles

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre badly worn outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on walls

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

Fail 28 Feb 2012 20,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre badly worn outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on walls

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,009 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 13,009 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 12,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,592 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,661 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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R986 CEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R986 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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R986 CEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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