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S162 OEW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,711 mi
Last recorded67,711 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 OEW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,711 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 67,711 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,229 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 62,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,137 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 58,046 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,306 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 53,306 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 45,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2017 33,428 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,890 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,464 miles

front tyres in poor condition, starting to split

Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,995 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,609 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 18,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,774 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,307 miles

"scabby" corrosion formed to various major suspension components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 16,830 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres have cracking to tyre stucture (165/70r13 t)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 16,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres have cracking to tyre stucture (165/70r13 t)

center two rubber exhaust mounts deteriorated due to rear exhaust not supported

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,452 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 15,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,413 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 14,412 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

cut across the tread of offside front tyre but is n ot deep enough to expose ply or cords.

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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S162 OEW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S162 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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S162 OEW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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