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S189 BCG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,090 mi
Last recorded119,090 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 BCG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 119,090 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 119,088 miles

BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSE IS PERISHED / WEAK AND BALLONED IN DIAMETER DUE TO OIL CONTAMINATION FROM ENGINE MAKING IT LIKELY TO BURST.

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ENGINE / GEARBOX AREAS ARE LEAKING OIL.

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER IS PARTLY SPLIT.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKING / PERISHED IN TREAD AREA AND IS WORN UNEVEN / LUMPY.

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT.

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS PARTLY SPLIT.

X 3 EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS ARE PERISHED AND SPLIT.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 119,088 miles

Centre Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSE IS PERISHED / WEAK AND BALLONED IN DIAMETER DUE TO OIL CONTAMINATION FROM ENGINE MAKING IT LIKELY TO BURST.

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ENGINE / GEARBOX AREAS ARE LEAKING OIL.

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER IS PARTLY SPLIT.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKING / PERISHED IN TREAD AREA AND IS WORN UNEVEN / LUMPY.

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT.

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS PARTLY SPLIT.

X 3 EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS ARE PERISHED AND SPLIT.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 119,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape across centre of tread

Fail 12 Apr 2013 119,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape across centre of tread

Pass 16 Apr 2012 118,298 miles

Air bag light on

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)

Offside front sidelight dim

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mount split

Fail 16 Apr 2012 118,298 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Air bag light on

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)

Offside front sidelight dim

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 2 Jul 2010 107,695 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 107,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 101,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust hiting subframe

Pass 16 Jun 2009 101,615 miles

rear exhaust hiting subframe

Pass 12 Jun 2008 96,345 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 89,518 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 89,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 82,379 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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S189 BCG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S189 BCG, 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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S189 BCG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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