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R554 RCW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,804 mi
Last recorded105,804 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 RCW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 105,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 105,804 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,233 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 99,233 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2010 91,771 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 91,771 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2009 82,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,595 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 74,595 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,789 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,164 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 51,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R554 RCW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R554 RCW, 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 R554 RCW registered?

R554 RCW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R554 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 RCW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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