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S583 BHR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,893 mi
Last recorded67,893 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 BHR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,893 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 67,893 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,175 miles

Front brake hoses age cracking

Front brake pipes corroding

Offside Front end of wiper blade worn

Offside Rear no plate light slightly reduced light output

Rear 4 x rear brake pipes greased and difficult to assess

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Rear brake compensator reduced movement

Rear shock absorbers corroded

all indicator lamps going white

Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,553 miles

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

Front brake hoses ageing

Front brake pipes have surface rust

Nearside Front strut rusty

Nearside Front top strut mount has movement

Nearside Front tyre 3mm & aged

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm, aged & has a cut in tread

Rear brake pipes greased

Rear struts rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,663 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm

Rear brake pipes greased

front & rear struts rusty

indicator bulbs going white

Front brake hoses ageing slightly

Front tyres 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 2 Aug 2016 62,663 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Front brake hoses ageing slightly

Front tyres 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm

Rear brake pipes greased

front & rear struts rusty

indicator bulbs going white

Fail 4 Aug 2015 60,147 miles

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

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/f tyre 3.5mm & ageing

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r brake pipes rusty

outer cv boots aged

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,147 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/f tyre 3.5mm & ageing

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r brake pipes rusty

outer cv boots aged

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,372 miles

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

outer cv boots deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2014 58,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

outer cv boots deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 57,142 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

axle bushes deteriorated

exhaust joints rusty

front brakes rubbing

number plates deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,885 miles

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

exhaust joints rusty

number plates deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,522 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust joints and mounts rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2010 53,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust joints and mounts rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,847 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,750 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 45,749 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 42,564 miles

rear tyres have deep cracks in treads

Fail 3 Aug 2006 38,815 miles

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

front indicators slightly white †cracks in front tyre treads †n/s/f headlamp adjuster fault

Pass 3 Aug 2006 38,815 miles

front indicators slightly white †cracks in front tyre treads †n/s/f headlamp adjuster fault

Pass 2 Aug 2005 35,120 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 35,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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S583 BHR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S583 BHR, 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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S583 BHR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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