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S183 BBD

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,834 mi
Last recorded106,834 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 BBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 105,808 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 105,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 103,600 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 100,989 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 100,963 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front bumper damaged o/s

Pass 10 Mar 2008 98,712 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 98,712 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 96,369 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 88,560 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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S183 BBD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S183 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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S183 BBD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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