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S440 ARC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,524 mi
Last recorded55,524 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 ARC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,524 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 55,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 50,105 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 49,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,573 miles

minor corrosion /dents/scratches to various body panles , minor oil leaks , surface corrosion to various brake pipes , perrishing to brake hoses , perrishinig/cracking to c.v gaiters

Pass 25 Oct 2006 43,410 miles

** sk17q/gmg10 **

both outer c.v gaiters perrished/cracking †perrsihing/cracking to varioius suspension bushes †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †surface corrosion to front brake discs

brake hoses metal ends corroded †front brake pads wearing low †minor dents/scratches/surface corrosion to various body pannels

heavey corrosion to centre †section of exhaust system †radiator in poor condition leaking slightly †o/s engine under tray insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2005 42,086 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 42,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

exhaust heavily corroded

front discs heavily worn

off side front tyre worn edges

off side rear lower side light not working

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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S440 ARC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S440 ARC, 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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What year was S440 ARC registered?

S440 ARC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S440 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S440 ARC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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