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S181 LCF

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,870 mi
Last recorded76,870 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 LCF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,870 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,179 miles

a/b/l on

n/s/r tyre worn edge

rear shock covers rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2013 68,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Air bag warning light on.

Near-side rear tyre, outer edge - worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,947 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

air bag light on dash

front discs corroded

n/s/f spring cup corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge getting low

Fail 24 Jul 2012 65,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

air bag light on dash

front discs corroded

n/s/f cv boot perrished

n/s/f spring cup corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,037 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

Fail 25 Jul 2011 63,037 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,561 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,637 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,842 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 50,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

indicator bulbs fading, o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge, o/s/f tyre on limit inner edge,both rear wheel bearings slight play.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 42,981 miles

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

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

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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S181 LCF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S181 LCF, 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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S181 LCF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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