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R966 HWC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,926 mi
Last recorded131,926 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 HWC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 131,926 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 131,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 114,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 100,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 82,007 miles

centre exhaust rubber mount cracked / perishing

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 HWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

R966 HWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 July 1998.

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