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DEL 972L

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,419 mi
Last recorded44,419 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 972L
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,419 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,832 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides front top mounting has slightly play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,521 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 42,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,453 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,118 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,631 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,618 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,260 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 37,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear side wall cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,084 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracked

offside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,888 miles

Nearside front tyre is cracked

Nearside rear tyre is cracked

Offside front tyre is cracked

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2014 34,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre is cracked

Nearside rear tyre is cracked

Offside front tyre is cracked

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,828 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside front tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2013 33,828 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,624 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 31,243 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,243 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,900 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 28,661 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,661 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,095 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 27,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,820 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 23,820 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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DEL 972L is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DEL 972L, 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 DEL 972L registered?

DEL 972L is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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