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R73 LWY

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,562 mi
Last recorded119,562 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 LWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 119,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 119,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 110,858 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 110,734 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 101,678 miles

Corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Exhaust very thin and corroded+ mountings perrished

Play in nearside drive shaft

Play in nearside front top suspension mountings

Pass 11 Jun 2008 93,289 miles

corrosion on wheel arches

nearside front brake hose perrished

play in offside steering rack ball joint

Fail 11 Jun 2008 93,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on wheel arches

nearside front brake hose perrished

play in offside steering rack ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,018 miles

slight play in steering rack ball joints

Pass 7 Jun 2006 76,623 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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R73 LWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R73 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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What year was R73 LWY registered?

R73 LWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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