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R159 FRT

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,497 mi
Last recorded135,497 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 FRT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 135,497 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 128,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 121,268 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 114,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 108,718 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 103,692 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 98,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 98,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 91,031 miles

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

rear view mirror cracked.

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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R159 FRT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R159 FRT, 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 R159 FRT registered?

R159 FRT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R159 FRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 FRT shows 9 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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