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S557 UKJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,811 mi
Last recorded61,811 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 UKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,811 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 61,811 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,513 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,351 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,993 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 58,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 56,163 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 53,776 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 51,259 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 48,942 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 48,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 46,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 46,406 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 44,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,834 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 39,068 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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S557 UKJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S557 UKJ, 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 S557 UKJ registered?

S557 UKJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S557 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S557 UKJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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