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R265 KWV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,730 mi
Last recorded82,730 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 KWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 82,730 miles

0/s/r & both front tyres 2mm on side tread

Fail 24 Jun 2008 82,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

0/s/r & both front tyres 2mm on side tread

Pass 27 Jul 2007 78,992 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 78,992 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 71,008 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 71,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 62,943 miles

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit 1.6mm on outer edge

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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R265 KWV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R265 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 R265 KWV registered?

R265 KWV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R265 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 KWV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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