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S447 WYB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,666 mi
Last recorded103,666 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 WYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,666 miles

All 4 steel wheel rims are bent slightly

Both front suspension top strut rubber mount have some play in them

Both outer sills and jacking points are damaged but Not split or corroded at time of test

Both rear arches are corroding and nearing the limit

Light corrosion on the underside in various places

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

Offside Rear Tyre has worn smooth on the secondary tread (outer shoulder)

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

Rear number plate is delaminating

Windscreen has damage to the o/s nearing the limit

Fail 24 Jul 2017 103,665 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Rear trailer socket (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure Reverse light switch (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

All 4 steel wheel rims are bent slightly

Both battery terminals are insecure

Both front suspension top strut rubber mount have some play in them

Both outer sills and jacking points are damaged but Not split or corroded at time of test

Both rear arches are corroding and nearing the limit

Front brake pads are wearing unevenly

Light corrosion on the underside in various places

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

Offside Rear Tyre has worn smooth on the secondary tread (outer shoulder)

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

Rear number plate is delaminating

Windscreen has damage to the o/s nearing the limit

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,516 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 69,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking leak off (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 66,295 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear wheel arch rusty but not jagged edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear wheel arch rusty but not jagged edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 59,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 40,502 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S447 WYB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S447 WYB, 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 S447 WYB registered?

S447 WYB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S447 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S447 WYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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