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S415 SWG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,252 mi
Last recorded101,252 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 SWG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 101,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear top spring cup corroded

Offside Front indicator outer lens missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

various pipes corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,851 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 92,710 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,281 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 86,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,563 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 79,536 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,883 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,365 miles

Brake pipes corroded-various.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front spring cup corroded.

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,857 miles

Both wiper blade rubbers deteriorating.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,777 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both wiper blade rubbers deteriorating.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,457 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 42,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,226 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 37,226 miles

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

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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S415 SWG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S415 SWG, 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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S415 SWG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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