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R359 VWP

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,983 mi
Last recorded104,983 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 VWP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 104,983 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion on body

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,524 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front tyres worn on inner edges both sides

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,851 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 95,851 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,120 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 84,829 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to perish

Fail 26 Oct 2012 82,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 82,903 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,807 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,727 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,883 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s rear brake hose ferrulu slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 75,080 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 70,851 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 64,016 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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R359 VWP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R359 VWP, 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 R359 VWP registered?

R359 VWP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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