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R574 DPW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,346 mi
Last recorded34,346 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 DPW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,346 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 34,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,332 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 34,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,331 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,822 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 33,821 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,279 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,920 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 30,884 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,929 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,120 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,253 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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R574 DPW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R574 DPW, 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 R574 DPW registered?

R574 DPW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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