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S497 BMR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,183 mi
Last recorded110,183 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 BMR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 110,183 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 110,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,991 miles

EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN BUT STILL FULLY SUPPORTED

FRONT FLEXIS PERISHED

Fail 18 Oct 2010 83,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN BUT STILL FULLY SUPPORTED

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED SLIGHTLY

FRONT FLEXIS PERISHED

Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,845 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 79,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 75,470 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 71,189 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 63,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gearbox weeping oil

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2005 57,040 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 56,658 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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S497 BMR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S497 BMR, 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 S497 BMR registered?

S497 BMR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S497 BMR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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