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R87 LWY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,265 mi
Last recorded79,265 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 LWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,265 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level stop light not working

rear wheel arches poor condiction

Fail 12 Dec 2016 79,263 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level stop light not working

rear wheel arches poor condiction

Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s n/s (2.7.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wheel archs in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,461 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

damage o/s front

Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,422 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 76,420 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 75,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear arches poor condiction

Fail 12 Dec 2012 75,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,259 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 73,147 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2009 72,584 miles

BOTH rear flexible brake hoses - ferrules slightly corroded.

Steel brake pipe from offside rear flexible hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded.

Steel brake pipes to AND from nearside rear flexible hose slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,992 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 71,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 71,411 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 64,310 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 57,610 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 57,610 miles

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

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

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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R87 LWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R87 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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R87 LWY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R87 LWY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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