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S587 WUG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,354 mi
Last recorded102,354 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 WUG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 102,354 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded..

both front wiper blades wearing..

both rear wheel arches corroded..

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded..

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded from rear brake valve to nearside rear flexable brake hose..

offside inner c v boot split..

oil leaks on engine and gearbox..

rear number plate wearing..

Fail 9 Aug 2011 102,354 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded..

both front wiper blades wearing..

both rear wheel arches corroded..

both rear wheel arches corroded..

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded..

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded from rear brake valve to nearside rear flexable brake hose..

offside inner c v boot split..

oil leaks on engine and gearbox..

rear number plate wearing..

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,328 miles

corrossion on brake pipes

corrossion on rear wheel arches

Fail 10 Aug 2010 97,328 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrossion on brake pipes

corrossion on rear wheel arches

exhaust rattle

Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,158 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 91,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrossion on nsr wheel arch

Pass 12 Aug 2008 83,441 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 83,441 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 74,609 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 74,609 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise all metal brake pipes starting to show heavy corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2006 65,066 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 65,066 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise all metal brake pipes starting to corrode heavily

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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S587 WUG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S587 WUG, 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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S587 WUG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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