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R970 ETW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,906 mi
Last recorded122,906 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 ETW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2012 122,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear metal brake pipes have signs of surface corrosion

both front tyres worn close to limit indicators

Pass 8 Jun 2011 118,824 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 118,824 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 114,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 114,691 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 107,131 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 105,040 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 105,040 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 99,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 92,171 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 86,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R970 ETW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R970 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 R970 ETW registered?

R970 ETW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R970 ETW safe to buy?

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