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R970 RRS

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,211 mi
Last recorded90,211 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 RRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,211 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,907 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 84,907 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 73,515 miles

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Fail 13 Jan 2011 73,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 1 Feb 2010 66,030 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 66,030 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,744 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 51,458 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 31,359 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,309 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,627 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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R970 RRS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R970 RRS, 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 RRS registered?

R970 RRS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R970 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 RRS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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