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R272 GWY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,766 mi
Last recorded63,766 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 GWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,766 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,673 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 47,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front tyres getting low

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

play in both strut top mountings

Pass 7 Feb 2006 40,629 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 40,629 miles

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

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

Offside 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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R272 GWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R272 GWY, 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 R272 GWY registered?

R272 GWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R272 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 GWY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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