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R421 WOL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,793 mi
Last recorded78,793 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 WOL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 78,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch pedal stiff operation

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,313 miles

Beam pattern poor on offside headlamp

Boot trim insecure

Front suspension weak

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

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

Offside windscreen washers weak

Oil leak

Rear tyres differ in size to front tyres

Fail 6 Apr 2010 78,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

50% of high level stop light inop

Beam pattern poor on offside headlamp

Boot trim insecure

Front suspension weak

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

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

Offside windscreen washers weak

Oil leak

Rear tyres differ in size to front tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,353 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 75,353 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r flexable brake pipe corroded

track adjust

Pass 21 May 2008 69,399 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 69,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air.bag.light.on

exhaust.knocks.on.body

n/s.inner.c/v.boot.split.and.play.in.joint

rear.gearbox.mounting.split.and.worn

rear.wiper.split

Pass 9 May 2007 63,602 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 63,601 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2006 57,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 31 May 2006 57,751 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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R421 WOL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R421 WOL, 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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R421 WOL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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