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S527 CDE

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,064 mi
Last recorded38,064 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 CDE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 38,064 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 37,760 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 37,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 37,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 36,682 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,279 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 35,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,094 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,183 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 33,320 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,438 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,690 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,832 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 28,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,513 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside CV boot held on with cable ties and covered in grease.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,420 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,623 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,288 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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S527 CDE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S527 CDE, 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 S527 CDE registered?

S527 CDE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S527 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 CDE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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