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R296 SSW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,106 mi
Last recorded183,106 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 SSW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 183,106 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 174,829 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 170,978 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 170,922 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 161,957 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 152,913 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 152,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 140,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 127,162 miles

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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R296 SSW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R296 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 R296 SSW registered?

R296 SSW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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