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S166 APM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

190,217 mi
Last recorded190,217 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 APM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 190,217 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 188,266 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

Pass 17 May 2018 111,588 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

sill and body manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 17 May 2018 111,588 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

sill and body manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2017 105,902 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection.

Pass 24 May 2016 97,883 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 97,883 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 90,587 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 85,124 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 79,947 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 73,329 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 68,833 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 62,946 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 62,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 56,406 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,443 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,765 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,299 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 40,522 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S166 APM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S166 APM, 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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S166 APM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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