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R947 MFP

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,106 mi
Last recorded57,106 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 MFP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 57,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust baffles loose

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 20 May 2014 57,000 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust baffles loose

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 14 May 2013 50,780 miles

Advanced corrosion to both rear shock absorbers(lower)

Advanced corrosion to o/s/r sill and both rear wheel arches

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f outer driveshaft gaitor perished

Pass 17 May 2012 48,913 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,772 miles

ADVISE - CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

ADVISE - O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT WORN

ADVISE - REAR SHOCKS CORRODED

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,384 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,128 miles

Advise all four shocks corroded and n/s/f cv gaitor weeping grease

Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,732 miles

rear shocks corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2008 39,732 miles

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

grease leaking from n/s/f outer c.v boot

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear shocks corroded

rear tyres very perished

wipers split

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,027 miles

advise cv gaitor weeping grease

advise front pads possibly getting low

advise n/s/r + n/s/f tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2005 32,695 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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R947 MFP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R947 MFP, 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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R947 MFP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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