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S480 XAD

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,427 mi
Last recorded116,427 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 XAD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 116,427 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 116,407 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel causing rear brake inbalance (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at rear cross body brake pipe connector (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jul 2019 116,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 at compensator marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction sun visor wont stay in closed position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,007 miles

oil leaks

Fail 11 Jul 2018 106,939 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 TO LOAD SENSOR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 97,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HUB FROM FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 TO LOAD SENSOR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO HUB (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,711 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 86,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white and not amber (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,356 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,836 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks in outer side wall

o/s/f tyre has cracks in inner side wall

Pass 1 May 2012 59,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,614 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,921 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 53,921 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 43,318 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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S480 XAD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S480 XAD, 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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S480 XAD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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