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S183 SLD

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,800 mi
Last recorded43,800 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 SLD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 43,800 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 43,790 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,964 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 39,964 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,714 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 34,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage starting to rust

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,574 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 29,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s/f wing starting to rust & damaged

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 SLD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S183 SLD, 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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What year was S183 SLD registered?

S183 SLD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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