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S343 BWC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,576 mi
Last recorded85,576 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 BWC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 85,576 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2013 85,569 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to o/s sill.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 74,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,484 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 64,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

damage to o/s/f bumper fixing point

o/s/f wheel arch heavily corroded

oil leak

rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,657 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 58,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,394 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,564 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,493 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,178 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 16,615 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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S343 BWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S343 BWC, 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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S343 BWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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