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R71 DKP

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,799 mi
Last recorded114,799 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 DKP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 114,799 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 114,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,625 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 98,408 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 98,408 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 92,034 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 92,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,125 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,022 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 80,209 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 76,125 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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R71 DKP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R71 DKP, 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 R71 DKP registered?

R71 DKP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is R71 DKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 DKP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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