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R563 MFW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,270 mi
Last recorded72,270 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 MFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2011 72,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,488 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 67,379 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 62,802 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 58,147 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 58,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 53,181 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 53,063 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 48,125 miles

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

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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R563 MFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R563 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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What year was R563 MFW registered?

R563 MFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is R563 MFW safe to buy?

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