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S418 SWG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

163,706 mi
Last recorded163,706 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 SWG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 163,706 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front x member corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 162,275 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 162,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 16,662 miles

Front x member corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 160,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front x member corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 159,153 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front x member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 159,153 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front x member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 157,280 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 157,280 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner & outer (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 153,758 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 153,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 140,985 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 140,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 127,921 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012 127,921 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 113,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 113,478 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 101,199 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,338 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 88,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,233 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 74,233 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,424 miles

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

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 28 Jul 2006 52,913 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 45,092 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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S418 SWG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 S418 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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S418 SWG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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