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S501 BTA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,272 mi
Last recorded134,272 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 BTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2011 134,272 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 129,626 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 114,360 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 105,073 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,290 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 87,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 84,620 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded,small stone chip in w/screen centre swept area, head amp aim low, adjusted both head lamp aim.

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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S501 BTA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S501 BTA, 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 S501 BTA registered?

S501 BTA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S501 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 BTA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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