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S280 WNM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,073 mi
Last recorded99,073 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 WNM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,073 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,157 miles

Front front brakes just met legal requirement

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 85,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism/ buckle (5.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 80,568 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 80,568 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,554 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2013 72,554 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,787 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 65,787 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,109 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,696 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 60,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,503 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 57,648 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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S280 WNM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S280 WNM, 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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S280 WNM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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