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R978 NRP

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,200 mi
Last recorded100,200 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 NRP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 100,200 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 86,560 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,720 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,398 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,483 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,322 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,101 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 31,010 miles

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

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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R978 NRP 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 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 R978 NRP, 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 R978 NRP registered?

R978 NRP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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