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R275 KWV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,894 mi
Last recorded76,894 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 KWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,894 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 76,894 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,677 miles

nearside front brake hose perishing

Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,676 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

nearside front brake hose perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,349 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust mount slight perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 64,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust mount slight perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 51,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

fuel cap seal slight perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,439 miles

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

Oil leak

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

fuel cap seal slight perishing

Fail 2 Dec 2008 41,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust mounts perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,251 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust mounts perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to the offside rear seat

Nearside (clear) indicator lens missing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 34,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to the offside rear seat

Nearside (clear) indicator lens missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,487 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 30,348 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 24,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R275 KWV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R275 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 R275 KWV registered?

R275 KWV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R275 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R275 KWV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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