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R255 KWV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,694 mi
Last recorded37,694 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 KWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2015 37,694 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,694 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 37,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,120 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 37,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,606 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,290 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 36,290 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre exhaust rubber broken

Coolant leak

O/S/R Tyre starting crack and is low on tread

Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,567 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,094 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 33,667 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 33,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R255 KWV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R255 KWV, 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 R255 KWV registered?

R255 KWV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R255 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 KWV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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