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S170 RYB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,201 mi
Last recorded80,201 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 RYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,201 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Nov 2016 80,200 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,660 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

rear shocks corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 79,660 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

rear shocks corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,895 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 78,895 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 77,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,870 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear shock corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 75,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

offside rear shock corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,143 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 72,944 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,943 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 69,107 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,938 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 66,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 60,991 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 60,991 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 57,448 miles

lighting switch not working very occasionaly

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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S170 RYB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S170 RYB, 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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S170 RYB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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