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S240 BDL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,679 mi
Last recorded71,679 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 BDL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 71,679 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 71,679 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 64,566 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 64,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,765 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 59,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 53,880 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,297 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 51,296 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,574 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 50,564 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,890 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 49,890 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 49,112 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,112 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,111 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,875 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,536 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 43,513 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,172 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,694 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 37,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,450 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 31,172 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 31,172 miles

Centre 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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S240 BDL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 S240 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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S240 BDL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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