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P849 LWC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,656 mi
Last recorded23,656 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 LWC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 29 Jan 2011 21,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2011 21,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 18,971 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 18,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,919 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured.

Fail 24 Jan 2009 16,808 miles

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

front number plate slightly discoloured.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,991 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 12,885 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 11,548 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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P849 LWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P849 LWC, 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 P849 LWC registered?

P849 LWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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