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S350 BWC

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,296 mi
Last recorded53,296 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS350 BWC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2011 53,296 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust knocking n/s rear shock absorber

n/s mirror damaged

n/s wiper blade split

o/s rear tyre in poor condition

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cracks in tread and sidewall of o/s rear tyre

gearbox oil leaks

Fail 24 Aug 2010 51,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cracks in tread and sidewall of o/s rear tyre

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,641 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake hoses ferrules corroding

metal brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/f & rear shockers corroding

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit & cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Aug 2009 48,641 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake hoses ferrules corroding

metal brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/f & rear shockers corroding

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit & cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,985 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 44,985 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,718 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 37,137 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 35,137 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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S350 BWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S350 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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S350 BWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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