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S508 BTA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

105,674 mi
Last recorded105,674 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 BTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 105,674 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Coolant leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion rear shocks and spring cups

front number plate damaged

oil level low----handbrake travel ------corrosion on all wheel arches

rad in poor condition

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 10 Aug 2009 105,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rad in poor condition

rear exhaust rubber split

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion rear shocks and spring cups

front number plate damaged

oil level low----handbrake travel ------corrosion on all wheel arches

Fail 15 Aug 2008 99,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

corrosion osf wing---rear wheel arches---nsr door step.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 99,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

corrosion osf wing---rear wheel arches---nsr door step.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 90,297 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 90,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 89,946 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some movement in nearside rear seat assembly

surface corrosion to both rear shockabsorbers

surface corrosion to both rear sill ends and outer wheel arches

surface corrosion to front box section

Fail 25 Jul 2006 80,365 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 80,365 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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S508 BTA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S508 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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S508 BTA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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