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S131 SVX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,346 mi
Last recorded49,346 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 SVX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,346 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 44,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 40,874 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses perished.

Movement in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight leaks from centre exhaust joints.

Fail 3 Nov 2012 40,874 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses perished.

Movement in both rear wheel bearings.

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

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

Slight leaks from centre exhaust joints.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,313 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 36,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,163 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 29,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,120 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,830 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,959 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,431 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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S131 SVX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S131 SVX, 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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S131 SVX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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