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S378 FVK

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,967 mi
Last recorded82,967 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 FVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,967 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 82,967 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 74,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 74,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2006 63,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 63,644 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 52,225 miles

FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 6 Oct 2005 52,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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S378 FVK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S378 FVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S378 FVK registered?

S378 FVK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S378 FVK safe to buy?

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