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R397 WAM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,598 mi
Last recorded94,598 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 WAM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 94,598 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 94,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 93,993 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,765 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 92,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 85,105 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 72,123 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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R397 WAM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R397 WAM, 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 R397 WAM registered?

R397 WAM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R397 WAM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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