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R69 LWY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

52,746 mi
Last recorded52,746 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 LWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 52,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust cat (7.1.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Rear exhaust support rubber missing

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Front both anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Front both front wipers split

Rear corrison on rear springs and struts

Pass 18 Jun 2016 52,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 52,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,236 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

hole in tailgate lid not near prescribed area

Fail 24 Jun 2015 51,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

hole in tailgate lid not near prescribed area

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

boot lid has a corroded hole not in a pescribed area

Fail 18 Jun 2014 50,687 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

boot lid has a corroded hole not in a pescribed area

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,260 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 50,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,221 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 49,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,594 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 46,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,596 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 45,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,533 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 43,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,086 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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R69 LWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R69 LWY, 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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R69 LWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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