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S549 CFE

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,374 mi
Last recorded42,374 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 CFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,374 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 42,374 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,956 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear lamp damage

Offside Rear sill damage

driver seat poor

exhaust correded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 35,954 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear lamp damage

Offside Rear sill damage

driver seat poor

exhaust correded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,820 miles

Centre Exhaust rubber missing

Front Wipers smearing windscreen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,669 miles

front no/plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2015 28,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no/plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,276 miles

front no/plate faded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,425 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,261 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,722 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 21,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 20,913 miles

All metal brake pipes have been greased.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,913 miles

All metal brake pipes have been greased.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 19,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,102 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 18,100 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,202 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2007 17,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge but not to cord

Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,753 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 14,212 miles

cut? across tread of o/s rear tyre.

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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S549 CFE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S549 CFE, 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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S549 CFE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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