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S558 APL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,404 mi
Last recorded99,404 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 APL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 99,404 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s-o/s ()

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

Gearbox oil leak.

Indicator stalk fabricated/other than designed.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear coil spring upper cup slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens damaged (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump noisy.

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated.

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 99,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported front of rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s-o/s ()

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

Gearbox oil leak.

Indicator stalk fabricated/other than designed.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside rear coil spring upper cup slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens damaged (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump noisy.

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Powersteering pump noisy.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,243 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Power steering pump noisy.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,175 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 81,175 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaut mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2011 72,543 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,543 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,355 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 68,355 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,754 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 60,528 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 60,518 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,841 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear suspension struts corroding

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,188 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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S558 APL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 S558 APL, 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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S558 APL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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