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R278 GWY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,549 mi
Last recorded104,549 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 GWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 104,549 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 104,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 94,579 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 94,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 83,615 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 69,869 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 69,869 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 57,999 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 57,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,054 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 50,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,328 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 44,328 miles

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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R278 GWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R278 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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R278 GWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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