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R477 DPW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,620 mi
Last recorded40,620 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 DPW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,620 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,742 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing, slight noise.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,592 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs, runout.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,466 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Park brake lever, long travel.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,125 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,436 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,412 miles

all brake pipes and suspension painted in grey †and black paint.

front brake discs corroding.

front flexy unions corroding.

front tyres worn on edges.

rear flexy unions corroding.

Fail 13 Jun 2006 31,412 miles

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

all brake pipes and suspension painted in grey †and black paint.

front brake discs corroding.

front flexy unions corroding.

front tyres worn on edges.

rear flexy unions corroding.

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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R477 DPW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R477 DPW, 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 R477 DPW registered?

R477 DPW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R477 DPW safe to buy?

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