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R257 TWR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,592 mi
Last recorded103,592 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 TWR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 103,592 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 103,589 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

near side front tyre has thorn in outer edge. brake fluid warning light switch on resivouir broken.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 98,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,223 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 88,508 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 88,506 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 86,062 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 86,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2007 83,216 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 83,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 79,647 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 79,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R257 TWR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R257 TWR, 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 R257 TWR registered?

R257 TWR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R257 TWR safe to buy?

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