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R471 RWR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,289 mi
Last recorded46,289 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 RWR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2013 46,289 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f wheel bearing is noisey but not rough

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,003 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 41,003 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,622 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,265 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,302 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 20,302 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,738 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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R471 RWR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R471 RWR, 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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R471 RWR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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