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R237 DPW

1998 Skoda Felicia L

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,345 mi
Last recorded113,345 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia L65,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 DPW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 113,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 113,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 Feb 2007 105,230 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 105,230 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Feb 2006 100,081 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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R237 DPW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 65,447 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R237 DPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R237 DPW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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