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R883 BWS

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,762 mi
Last recorded62,762 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 BWS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,762 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 62,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,197 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 27 Nov 2012 51,094 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,675 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 38,595 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on side walls but not showing cords

Fail 17 Nov 2010 38,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres cracking on side walls but not showing cords

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,213 miles

Offside rear tyre wall cracking but not showing the cords.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,034 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,656 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 14,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 10,302 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 9,898 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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R883 BWS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R883 BWS, 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 R883 BWS registered?

R883 BWS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R883 BWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 BWS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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