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S387 LRB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,701 mi
Last recorded70,701 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 LRB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,701 miles

Oil leak

offside front cv boot greasy

slight movement in both front top shock mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front ball joint

slight play in rack

Fail 20 Nov 2009 70,701 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres on 2mm of tread 165/70/13

offside front cv boot greasy

slight movement in both front top shock mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front ball joint

slight play in rack

Pass 11 Dec 2008 59,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2008 59,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery light on

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,798 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 50,798 miles

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

Front pads worn. Discs corroded

N/S/R brake hose ferule corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in O/S rack end

Play in both front top strut mounts

Play in both rear top strut mounts

Pass 7 Dec 2006 48,259 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 48,259 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers footwell and underside of dash saturated

steering rack knocks when under load

unable to check front brake pads

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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S387 LRB 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 S387 LRB, 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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S387 LRB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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