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S234 BMR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,668 mi
Last recorded107,668 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 BMR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,668 miles

BOTH SUSPENSION HAVE SOME CORROSION

BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERRISHED

Fail 14 Oct 2011 107,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH SUSPENSION HAVE SOME CORROSION

BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERRISHED

Pass 15 Oct 2010 99,600 miles

OFFSIDE REAR INDERCATOR PALE

Fail 12 Oct 2010 99,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OFFSIDE REAR INDERCATOR PALE

Pass 15 Oct 2009 91,559 miles

all shockabsoubers have some rust

fule pipes have some rust

oil filler cap missing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 85,083 miles

drivers door mirror insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2008 85,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers door mirror insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2007 75,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings have slight play

rear brake pipes corroded

wiper arc marks on windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2007 75,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings have slight play

rear brake pipes corroded

wiper arc marks on windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,816 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 65,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre near legal limit

Pass 5 Sep 2005 63,208 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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S234 BMR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S234 BMR, 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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S234 BMR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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