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W296 RFS

2000 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,365 mi
Last recorded145,365 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi114,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 RFS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia Classic Sdi
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2008 145,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 145,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 137,554 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 137,554 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake cable outer poor condition, hand brake traqve excessive

Pass 15 Mar 2006 115,649 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi?

Based on 947 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,260
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
position lamp(s) not working 6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
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W296 RFS is a 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 114,528 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 Fabia Classic Sdi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W296 RFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W296 RFS registered?

W296 RFS is a 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W296 RFS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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