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R968 ETW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,947 mi
Last recorded75,947 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 ETW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

wiper blades

Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,564 miles

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

both front tyre treads low on outer and inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,947 miles

N/S Wiper blade splitting

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,338 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,916 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 56,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,485 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R968 ETW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R968 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 R968 ETW registered?

R968 ETW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R968 ETW safe to buy?

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