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R971 HWC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,265 mi
Last recorded54,265 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 HWC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 54,265 miles

engine oil leak

various oil from gearbox & engine

Pass 18 May 2015 52,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 51,043 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres slighty perished

slight wear on both front top suspention mounts

Pass 15 May 2013 48,987 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 15 May 2013 48,987 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 16 May 2012 46,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 44,608 miles

small chip on screen

Pass 5 May 2010 42,316 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,815 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 39,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 May 2008 37,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 37,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2007 33,851 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 33,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 30,575 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 30,575 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2005 27,175 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2005 27,175 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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R971 HWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R971 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 R971 HWC registered?

R971 HWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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