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R966 ETW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,909 mi
Last recorded99,909 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 ETW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,909 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,772 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,653 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,061 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,631 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,666 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 30,666 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,106 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,588 miles

front brake pads fairly low

Pass 1 Feb 2011 25,987 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,180 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,878 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,154 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 16,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre split @ perished in tread but cant see fibres

Pass 24 Jan 2006 14,420 miles

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

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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R966 ETW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R966 ETW, 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 R966 ETW registered?

R966 ETW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R966 ETW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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