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R545 MFW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,078 mi
Last recorded117,078 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 MFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 117,078 miles

Gearbox leaking oil from gear selector input.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 117,078 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gearbox leaking oil from gear selector input.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 111,028 miles

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

brake pipe corrosion

fuel pipe corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2008 108,526 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 98,661 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 93,375 miles

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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R545 MFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R545 MFW, 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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R545 MFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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