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R517 DNM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,839 mi
Last recorded70,839 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 DNM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,839 miles

all struts weakening

both front tyres getting low

rear silencer mount cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2009 68,944 miles

Front and rear suspension struts corroded

Front tyres worn on edge and approx 2mm tread

N/S/F inner wing corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 66,535 miles

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

Rear number plate lettering fading slightly All shockabsorbers corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2007 63,543 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUTS CORRODED AT SPRING SEATS †REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED †FRONT WIPERS SCREECHING

Pass 25 Jan 2006 60,428 miles

All brake pipes corroded. †Sump corroded. †Gearbox rear mount split. †Rear exhaust hanger split.

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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R517 DNM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R517 DNM, 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 R517 DNM registered?

R517 DNM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R517 DNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 DNM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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