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R997 CEX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,540 mi
Last recorded63,540 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 CEX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 63,540 miles

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

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

rear wings becoming rustey

Fail 5 May 2009 62,537 miles

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

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

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

rear wings becoming rustey

Pass 30 May 2008 57,464 miles

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

both rear tyres & nearside front wearing

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear bumper cracked

Fail 30 May 2008 57,464 miles

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

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

both rear tyres & nearside front wearing

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear bumper cracked

Pass 24 May 2007 50,362 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear arches starting to corrode

Fail 24 May 2007 50,362 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear arches starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2006 43,878 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 43,878 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R997 CEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R997 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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What year was R997 CEX registered?

R997 CEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R997 CEX safe to buy?

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