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S157 DFC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,981 mi
Last recorded57,981 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2012 57,981 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,981 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 53,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,907 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,390 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 48,381 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,160 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,859 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,710 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,490 miles

creaky noise from n/s/f..... poss. driveshaft joint?

Pass 19 Sep 2005 24,644 miles

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

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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S157 DFC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S157 DFC, 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 S157 DFC registered?

S157 DFC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S157 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S157 DFC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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