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S166 SLD

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

65,403 mi
Last recorded65,403 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 SLD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,403 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 65,403 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 63,832 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 63,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,623 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 62,623 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,579 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust secured with wires

Fail 31 Jul 2015 61,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust secured with wires

Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,472 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 59,210 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 59,210 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,975 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 57,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,379 miles

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 56,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,200 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre perished on side wall and tread

Fail 15 Jul 2010 54,200 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre perished on side wall and tread

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,140 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 52,140 miles

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

Coolant leaking from radiator cap

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 50,557 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 48,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,445 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,950 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 45,075 miles

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 SLD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 S166 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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S166 SLD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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