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S279 YOX

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,172 mi
Last recorded60,172 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 YOX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,172 miles

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

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

all four wheel arches corroded.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 60,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four wheel arches corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre side wall perishing

off side rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,550 miles

all shockers corroding

both front cv boots perishing

both front flexi hoses perishing

both rear tyres starting to perish

high level brake light inop

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear exhuast rubber splitting

Fail 31 Jul 2012 52,550 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all shockers corroding

both front cv boots perishing

both front flexi hoses perishing

both rear tyres starting to perish

front wipers splitting

high level brake light inop

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear exhuast rubber splitting

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all round body damage.o/s rear bumper damaged,

high level b/light n/w?

Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/a lower rear bumper, rear wiper blade split,.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,555 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s body damaged.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,551 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body damage n/s rearand o/s bumper

Fail 27 Aug 2008 34,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body damage n/s rearand o/s bumper

Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,065 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 27,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat belt starting to fray, exhust system corroding, front brakes wearing low, o/s/r tyre starting to perish between tread, headlight aims on min mark

Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,949 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 21,949 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r door dented, rear metal brake pipes showing sighs of corrosion, side coolant housing leaking, oil leak on engine and gearbox, rad leaking, advise brake check pads look low

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 YOX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White 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 S279 YOX, 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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S279 YOX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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