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R173 WKW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,618 mi
Last recorded74,618 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 WKW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,618 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 74,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

foot brake pedal long travel

Fail 30 May 2006 74,606 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

long foot brake travel,corroding underside,both front tyres wearing on edges,nearside front wheel rim slight damaged

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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R173 WKW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R173 WKW, 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 R173 WKW registered?

R173 WKW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R173 WKW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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