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R353 VFR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,940 mi
Last recorded96,940 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 VFR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,258 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,661 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,631 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,273 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,876 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 74,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 71,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 68,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 64,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 59,166 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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R353 VFR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R353 VFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R353 VFR registered?

R353 VFR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R353 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 VFR shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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