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S159 DFC

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,527 mi
Last recorded77,527 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,527 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 77,527 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 72,889 miles

Corrosion in offside and nearside rear door shuts.

Engine coolant level low. Added 1 litre OAT anti-freeze.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside rear shock absorber body corroded.

Radiator corroded and leaking coolant.

Slight play in nearside front strut top.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,889 miles

Corrosion in offside and nearside rear door shuts.

Engine coolant level low. Added 1 litre OAT anti-freeze.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside rear shock absorber body corroded.

Radiator corroded and leaking coolant.

Slight play in nearside front strut top.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,265 miles

Radiator leaking. † †Corrosion in both rear door shuts. † †Slight play in off-side rear wheel bearing.

Fail 13 Aug 2007 68,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant level very low. Added 2litres.

Corrosion in both rear door shuts.

Emissions test aborted early to avoid engine damage as the car began to overheat.The engine cooling fan did not cut in.

Radiator leaking.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,222 miles

Corrosion in both rear door shuts.

Fail 16 Aug 2006 62,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S159 DFC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S159 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S159 DFC registered?

S159 DFC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S159 DFC safe to buy?

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