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R381 YWE

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,147 mi
Last recorded142,147 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 YWE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 142,147 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 134,493 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 125,776 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 117,267 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 110,423 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 110,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 103,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,928 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 89,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 83,589 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 80,399 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,560 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 75,339 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 74,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 73,719 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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R381 YWE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R381 YWE, 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 R381 YWE registered?

R381 YWE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R381 YWE safe to buy?

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