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S528 VAT

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,868 mi
Last recorded112,868 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 VAT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2012 112,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 112,868 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 106,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant level on min mark

Fail 6 Dec 2010 102,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre cuts on inner sidewall

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

Rear exhaust mounting close to failure

Pass 6 Dec 2010 102,115 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cuts on inner sidewall

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

Rear exhaust mounting close to failure

Pass 8 Dec 2009 90,866 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 90,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 86,819 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 86,819 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 82,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 82,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 76,534 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 71,189 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 71,187 miles

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

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

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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S528 VAT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S528 VAT, 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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S528 VAT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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