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R217 RRA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,620 mi
Last recorded93,620 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 RRA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,620 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 91,937 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust knocking on body

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,306 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 86,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,587 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,288 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 74,596 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,443 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,913 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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R217 RRA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R217 RRA, 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 R217 RRA registered?

R217 RRA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R217 RRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 RRA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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