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R266 KWV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,923 mi
Last recorded34,923 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 KWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 34,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 34,023 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 33,567 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules+exhaust+brake discs +subframes corroding,rear number plate fading,oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2019 32,607 miles

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules+exhaust+brake discs +subframes corroding,rear number plate fading,oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2018 30,578 miles

oil leaks

suspension components+exhaust+subframe+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,757 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,039 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,580 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes & brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,098 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,647 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,290 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing,brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,828 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroding,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,417 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,174 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,725 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 16,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes for corrosion

cv boots for security

front brake pads wearing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,017 miles

brake pipes for light corrosion

damage to osf tyre

front brake pads for wear

Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,024 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 13,024 miles

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

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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R266 KWV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R266 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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R266 KWV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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