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S48 DPN

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,036 mi
Last recorded46,036 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 DPN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,036 miles

Both Rear shock absorber top mounts badly corroded

Both rear brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

Brake pipes to and from offside brake hose corroded

Nearside door handle stiff operation

Fail 8 Jan 2009 46,036 miles

Both Rear shock absorber top mounts badly corroded

Both rear brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

Brake pipes to and from offside brake hose corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside door handle stiff operation

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 42,617 miles

Advanced corrosion evident around rear shock absorber upper mountings

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear indicator lamp lens missing, showing amber light

Under car brake pipes generally corroded, rear flexible brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,617 miles

Advanced corrosion evident around rear shock absorber upper mountings

Offside rear indicator lamp lens missing, showing amber light

Under car brake pipes generally corroded, rear flexible brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,131 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 39,131 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,617 miles

WIPER BLADES WORN/POOR CONDITIO. FRONTNUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION. REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES CORRODED ON SWAGED ENDS.REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS, CONNECTIONS AND BLEED NIPPLES CORRODED.

Fail 19 Dec 2005 35,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

WIPER BLADES WORN/POOR CONDITION. FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION. REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES CORRODED ON SWAGED ENDS. REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS, CONNECTIONS AND BLEED NIPPLES CORRODED.

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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S48 DPN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S48 DPN, 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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S48 DPN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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