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S473 RPW

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,260 mi
Last recorded113,260 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 RPW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2008 113,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

COOLANT LOW. N/S REAR INDICATOR LENSE MISSING. REAR DAMPERS UPPER SLEEVES MISSING.

N/S REAR WHEEL M/MENT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 104,209 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 104,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on o/s body centre of vehicle above sill

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2006 97,928 miles

O/S REAR DAMPER SLIGHT5 MISTING OF OIL. †REAR DAMPERS UPPER SLEEVES MISSNG. †O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES (EITHER SIDE OF FLEXI)CORRODED. †FUEL PIPE FRONT TO REAR C ORRODED. †W/SCREEN DAMAGED.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 84,770 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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S473 RPW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S473 RPW, 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 S473 RPW registered?

S473 RPW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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