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S147 GFM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,077 mi
Last recorded83,077 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 GFM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 83,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear brake pipes have signs of corrosion!!

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edge step treads!!

nearside front tyre has signs of wear on inner and outer edge treads!!

offside front wiperblade getting worn!!

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on inside eadges

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 25 Oct 2010 72,377 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on inside eadges

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 28 Oct 2009 64,020 miles

slight damage to front no plate

Fail 26 Oct 2009 63,978 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust rubber splitting

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,294 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Some noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 57,617 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2007 57,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,005 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2006 57,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2005 55,826 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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S147 GFM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S147 GFM, 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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S147 GFM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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