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R940 LFW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,567 mi
Last recorded83,567 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 LFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2018 83,567 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 80,978 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 80,959 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,616 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 79,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function spring cup corroded (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front shocker showing advanced signs of corosion

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,028 miles

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

both side rear upper spring cups slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,515 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 71,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,658 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,485 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,468 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 64,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 61,563 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 57,299 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 57,299 miles

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

Offside Inner Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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R940 LFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue 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 R940 LFW, 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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R940 LFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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