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R475 NMW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

91,693 mi
Last recorded91,693 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 NMW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,693 miles

O/s/f door mirror cracked.O/s/r wheel bearing sounds dry.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 91,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f door mirror cracked.O/s/r wheel bearing sounds dry.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,369 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 79,367 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,133 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 68,126 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust mountings perished

Fail 21 May 2009 67,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2008 60,323 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 60,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres under inflated

o/s Rear inner wheel rim damadged

Pass 9 May 2007 57,910 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 57,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/S and N/S front tyres underflated

Pass 9 May 2006 55,968 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 55,967 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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R475 NMW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R475 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 R475 NMW registered?

R475 NMW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R475 NMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 NMW shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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