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R763 VEW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,052 mi
Last recorded53,052 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 VEW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 53,052 miles

exhaust blow front join gearbox mount worn

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 49,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 46,051 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 42,347 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,921 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 37,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 34,840 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 32,241 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,440 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,851 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 24,721 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,862 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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R763 VEW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R763 VEW, 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 R763 VEW registered?

R763 VEW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R763 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 VEW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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