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R796 HWO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,001 mi
Last recorded67,001 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 HWO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,001 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 66,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,978 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2008 60,978 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,129 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 55,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 49,401 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 49,401 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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R796 HWO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R796 HWO, 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 R796 HWO registered?

R796 HWO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R796 HWO safe to buy?

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