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S279 ARC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,908 mi
Last recorded75,908 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 ARC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,908 miles

bonnet stiff to open

surface rusting rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2011 75,908 miles

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

bonnet stiff to open

surface rusting rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,364 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in screen

n/s/f cv boot damp with grease

Fail 28 Aug 2009 55,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in screen

n/s/f cv boot damp with grease

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s c.v boot damp with grease

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,366 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 44,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 28,933 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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S279 ARC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S279 ARC, 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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What year was S279 ARC registered?

S279 ARC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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