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WIW 7840

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,679 mi
Last recorded108,679 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 7840
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,679 miles

Central exhaust mount missing

Nearside Front & offside front metal brake pipes by flexis corroded

Nearside Front indicator cover missing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 108,673 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central exhaust mount missing

Nearside Front & offside front metal brake pipes by flexis corroded

Nearside Front indicator cover missing

Pass 31 May 2016 105,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,648 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 90,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,276 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,117 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 73,117 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 62,456 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,110 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,519 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 46,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,651 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

osr light lense cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,358 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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WIW 7840 is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WIW 7840, 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 WIW 7840 registered?

WIW 7840 is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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