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R678 KFW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,260 mi
Last recorded146,260 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 KFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2009 146,260 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 136,581 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 136,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 125,230 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 125,224 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2006 119,031 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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R678 KFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R678 KFW, 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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R678 KFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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