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S151 OEW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,892 mi
Last recorded135,892 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 OEW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 135,892 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE GETTING VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS + NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD 2/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 3/ SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 19 Feb 2015 135,892 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1/ O/S/F TYRE GETTING VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS + NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD 2/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 3/ SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 1 Mar 2014 126,942 miles

1/ O/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/SILL PANELS/BRAKE PIPES/BRAKE FLEXI FERRULES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 28 Feb 2014 126,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1/ O/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/SILL PANELS/BRAKE PIPES/BRAKE FLEXI FERRULES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 14 Feb 2013 116,870 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE FLEXI FERRULES GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 9 Feb 2013 116,747 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE FLEXI FERRULES GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 7 Feb 2012 112,436 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 108,812 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

excess pipe used on rear metal brake pipes

n/s/f tyre starting to crack and split

o/s/r flex hose not fixed to axle

Pass 2 Mar 2011 108,812 miles

excess pipe used on rear metal brake pipes

n/s/f tyre starting to crack and split

o/s/r flex hose not fixed to axle

Fail 18 Feb 2011 108,786 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack and split

Pass 8 Feb 2010 103,405 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 103,405 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,975 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 88,959 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 78,759 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 78,759 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2007 73,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 73,684 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 69,020 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,020 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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S151 OEW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S151 OEW, 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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S151 OEW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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