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R37 TDP

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 TDP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,601 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nsr arch damaged,

Fail 9 Mar 2012 72,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nsr arch damaged,

Pass 21 Mar 2011

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

both front tyres close on edge, arches corroded, os sill damaged,

Fail 19 Mar 2011

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front tyres close on edge, arches corroded, os sill damaged,

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,408 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,546 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,787 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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R37 TDP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 R37 TDP, 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 R37 TDP registered?

R37 TDP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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