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R474 NMW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,986 mi
Last recorded55,986 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 NMW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,986 miles

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2011 55,986 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,909 miles

front and rear number plates discoloured

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,376 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 38,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,033 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,796 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 27,796 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front wipers smearing slightly.

both front strut upper attatchments have play.

front pads low.

nearside rear and offside front tyres have nails in them.

nearside rear tyre close to limit.

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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R474 NMW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R474 NMW, 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 R474 NMW registered?

R474 NMW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R474 NMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 NMW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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