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S591 SPW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,927 mi
Last recorded72,927 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 SPW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,927 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 72,920 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,795 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,595 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,808 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 31,429 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 31,429 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,947 miles

exhaust rubber mounting split

rear shock absorbers and top and bottom spring mounts corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2010 30,947 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust rubber mounting split

rear shock absorbers and top and bottom spring mounts corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,918 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 29,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,495 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 28,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,210 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front brake pipe starting to rust

offside front brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in offside front top suspension mount

Fail 27 Nov 2007 27,210 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front brake pipe starting to rust

offside front brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,847 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 25,846 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

all other brake pipes starting to corrode

centre exhaust pipe has slight blow

Pass 2 Dec 2005 24,022 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust box has slight blow

coolant leaking

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2005 24,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust box has slight blow

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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S591 SPW 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 S591 SPW, 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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S591 SPW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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