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R981 HWC

1998 Skoda Felicia L

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,514 mi
Last recorded64,514 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia L65,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 HWC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2007 64,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 47,567 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2005 39,769 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 39,769 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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R981 HWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 65,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R981 HWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R981 HWC registered?

R981 HWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R981 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 HWC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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