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S178 DFC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,763 mi
Last recorded106,763 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 106,763 miles

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 106,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,678 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 103,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,459 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,382 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,056 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,651 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 78,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,491 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,318 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,604 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,199 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,467 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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S178 DFC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S178 DFC, 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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S178 DFC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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