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S160 SLD

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,411 mi
Last recorded52,411 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 SLD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,411 miles

oil leak at g/box

signs of corrosion on brake pipes & fuel lines

signs of corrosion on suspension

Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,762 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,300 miles

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter clip loose

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,869 miles

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

offside outer cv boot clip insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,378 miles

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

Oil leak

osf cv boot damp

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,772 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,275 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 49,275 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly worn, suspect pads wearing thin.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,798 miles

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

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

corrosion to front suspension strut lower spring seats both sides.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 887,781 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

corrosion to front suspension strut lower spring seats both sides.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,330 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Slight roughness felt in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Apr 2006 47,800 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

slight run out os/f wheel †suspect tyre/bearing noise n/s/f wheel

surface corrosion on brake pipes & fuel lines/brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,800 miles

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

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

slight run out os/f wheel †suspect tyre/bearing noise n/s/f wheel

surface corrosion on brake pipes & fuel lines/brake pipes greased

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 SLD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SLD, 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 SLD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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