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R898 RSW

1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi79,523 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 RSW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Slxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

enine mounts worn

water in both rear lights

Pass 9 May 2007 90,433 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 110,304 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 110,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 107,918 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Slxi?

Based on 794 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,440
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Headlamp aim too low 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R898 RSW is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 79,523 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 Slxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R898 RSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Slxi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia Slxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R898 RSW registered?

R898 RSW is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi, first registered on 8 November 1997.

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