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S289 YOX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,345 mi
Last recorded87,345 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 YOX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 87,345 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 87,345 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ns front outer cv boot slightly perished

some corrosion to os front and os rear metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,570 miles

some corrosion to os and ns rear and os front metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,252 miles

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

some corrosion to os front metal brake pipe

Fail 6 Aug 2007 66,252 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

some corrosion to os front metal brake pipe

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,193 miles

front number plate deteriorated

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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S289 YOX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S289 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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What year was S289 YOX registered?

S289 YOX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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