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S543 TAW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,309 mi
Last recorded58,309 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 TAW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,309 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 58,305 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 56,930 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank to flex

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,930 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank to flex

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,884 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,637 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 48,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,179 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 36,261 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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S543 TAW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S543 TAW, 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 S543 TAW registered?

S543 TAW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S543 TAW safe to buy?

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