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R179 WKW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,289 mi
Last recorded107,289 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 WKW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 107,289 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise corrosion at rear nearside and offside shock absorber casings

advise corrosionat front brake discs

advise damadge to rear offside door panel

Fail 16 Sep 2011 107,289 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise corrosion at rear nearside and offside shock absorber casings

advise corrosionat front brake discs

advise damadge to rear offside door panel

Pass 15 Sep 2010 105,300 miles

advise clutch pedal return spring snapped

Fail 15 Sep 2010 105,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

advise clutch pedal return spring snapped

Pass 11 Sep 2009 103,296 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 103,296 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2008 94,337 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,316 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 69,885 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 60,241 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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R179 WKW 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 R179 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 R179 WKW registered?

R179 WKW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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