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S160 GFM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,307 mi
Last recorded185,307 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 GFM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 185,307 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 183,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 183,278 miles

general corrosion underneath and outer body

Pass 11 Mar 2019 182,731 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 182,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 181,498 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear fuel line corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 181,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

both inner sills corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 179,739 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 179,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Bonnet safety catch inop.

Central Exhaust mounting poor

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

Structure generally deteriorating.

Fail 3 Mar 2017 179,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flex. hose (3.6.B.2c)

Bonnet safety catch inop.

Central Exhaust mounting poor

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

Structure generally deteriorating.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 178,818 miles

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

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2016 178,722 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion (7.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 172,187 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 171,559 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 171,545 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 171,482 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 170,309 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 167,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 154,175 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 137,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 119,754 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 102,253 miles

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)

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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S160 GFM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S160 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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S160 GFM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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