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R26 LWY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,519 mi
Last recorded83,519 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 LWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 83,519 miles

front brakes have slight imbalance

lower radiator hose weak

n/s outer cv boot starting to crack

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread and cuts in outer sidewall ( cords not visible )

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,567 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,309 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 67,309 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,280 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,106 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 39,517 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 39,517 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R26 LWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R26 LWY, 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 R26 LWY registered?

R26 LWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R26 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 LWY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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