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R290 SSW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,820 mi
Last recorded88,820 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 SSW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,820 miles

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

some corrision on rear wheel arches

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,331 miles

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

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

jacking points rusty no holes

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,677 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,667 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,469 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 66,460 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 61,652 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R290 SSW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R290 SSW, 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 R290 SSW registered?

R290 SSW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R290 SSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 SSW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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