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R537 CPW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 CPW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 107,452 miles

Front & rear no plates damaged & discoloured

front & rear shock absorbers & cups rusted

Fail 29 Sep 2009 107,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front & rear no plates damaged & discoloured

front & rear shock absorbers & cups rusted

Fail 22 Sep 2008 91,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,272 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 76,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 76,436 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,764 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 59,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R537 CPW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R537 CPW, 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 R537 CPW registered?

R537 CPW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R537 CPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 CPW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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