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S229 BDL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,966 mi
Last recorded97,966 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 BDL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 97,966 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 95,547 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust slightly corroded

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber bump stops damaged

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Lower Engine mount rubber worn causing excess movement

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter has small pinhole in boot

Nearside Front Outer rim slightly damaged

Nearside Front Seat back has excess movement but not considered dangerous

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat back has excess movement but not considered dangerous

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust rubber hanger/ mounts perished - centre and rear

Fail 7 Jul 2020 95,505 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust slightly corroded

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber bump stops damaged

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Lower Engine mount rubber worn causing excess movement

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter has small pinhole in boot

Nearside Front Outer rim slightly damaged

Nearside Front Seat back has excess movement but not considered dangerous

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat back has excess movement but not considered dangerous

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust rubber hanger/ mounts perished - centre and rear

Pass 4 May 2019 92,744 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished and split (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 90,797 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 90,660 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 88,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 71,742 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 47,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,014 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 25,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,639 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 21,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,858 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 19,575 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 17,735 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 17,735 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 15,715 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Nov 2005 13,882 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 13,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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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S229 BDL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S229 BDL, 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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S229 BDL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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