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S148 LCF

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,825 mi
Last recorded116,825 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 LCF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

general body corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2014 100,537 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,537 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 85,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,796 miles

REPAIR TO OSF BALL JOINT MEETS CRITERIA BUT SHOULD BE VIEWED AS A TEMPORARY REPAIR ONLY

Fail 9 Aug 2012 72,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All wheel arches rusting

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,729 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 60,729 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,767 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,815 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,500 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 38,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,618 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,015 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 23,112 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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S148 LCF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S148 LCF, 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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S148 LCF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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