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R161 FRT

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,147 mi
Last recorded145,147 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 FRT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2011 145,147 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 124,641 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 118,717 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 112,936 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 106,109 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 98,846 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 93,088 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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R161 FRT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R161 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 R161 FRT registered?

R161 FRT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R161 FRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 FRT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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