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R944 LFW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,817 mi
Last recorded87,817 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 LFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,817 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on metal fuel pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,485 miles

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 79,153 miles

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 79,153 miles

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,146 miles

some corrosion on brake ferrules

Fail 25 Feb 2008 70,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 70,865 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 66,736 miles

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

Fail 15 Mar 2007 66,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,818 miles

corrosion on metal brake pipes.

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

Fail 7 Feb 2006 60,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

corrosion on metal brake pipes.

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

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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R944 LFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R944 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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What year was R944 LFW registered?

R944 LFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R944 LFW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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