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S575 TWC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,063 mi
Last recorded126,063 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS575 TWC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 126,063 miles

Exhaust system insecure Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded by suspension mounting point

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 126,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion forming nearside front upper

some wear and deterioration suspension in general

Pass 5 Jul 2016 124,203 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 124,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 122,722 miles

Rust forming on brake pipes.

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

Oil leak

Suspension components starting to corrode.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 122,708 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rust forming on brake pipes.

Suspension components starting to corrode.

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

Pass 30 May 2014 117,486 miles

ADVISE front brake pads to be checked

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 107,403 miles

BOTH Front tyres wearing on inner edges, 1.6 & 2mm

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 107,403 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,944 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 95,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

N/S/F brake starting to bind

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 79,671 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 79,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 71,473 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,248 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 64,248 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,678 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 44,822 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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S575 TWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S575 TWC, 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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S575 TWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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