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S167 BBD

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,954 mi
Last recorded110,954 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 BBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2013 110,954 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads appear thin

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 110,954 miles

front brake pads appear thin

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2012 99,374 miles

Corrosion started in metal brake pipes (front to rear and rear o/s and n/s

Fail 6 Feb 2012 99,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion started in metal brake pipes (front to rear and rear o/s and n/s

Fail 31 Jan 2011 87,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 87,585 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 78,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,760 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,646 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 68,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,385 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 53,357 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 44,972 miles

front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

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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S167 BBD 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 57.1%.

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 S167 BBD, 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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S167 BBD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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