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S308 SWE

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,384 mi
Last recorded70,384 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 SWE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,384 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 70,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 54,870 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 58,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,934 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 51,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 48,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 48,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 44,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f lower arm dust cover 99999

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jun 2006 43,998 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f dust cover 99999

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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S308 SWE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S308 SWE, 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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S308 SWE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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