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R351 NFW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,044 mi
Last recorded117,044 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 NFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 117,044 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 16 Jun 2011 110,238 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 103,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 96,680 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at rear joint

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge near limit

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre has small split in not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,397 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 86,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 78,003 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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R351 NFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R351 NFW, 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 R351 NFW registered?

R351 NFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is R351 NFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 NFW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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