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S256 WHK

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,424 mi
Last recorded142,424 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 WHK
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 142,424 miles

Both front tyres have small cracks to inner sidewalls/tread.

Both rear tyres have small cracks to inner sidewalls/tread.

Nearside front tyre is cracked on outer sidewall.

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 133,526 miles

Airbag warning light is illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 119,371 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 119,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 107,121 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 107,121 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 100,566 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 100,353 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 92,039 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 91,900 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 83,283 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 83,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,407 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 55,885 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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S256 WHK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S256 WHK, 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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S256 WHK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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