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S596 BWV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,372 mi
Last recorded71,372 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 BWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated.

middle exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

tailgate catch faulty

Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,774 miles

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 48,551 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,890 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box in poor condition and slight blow

Fail 21 Oct 2013 20,679 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 20,679 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 11,795 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 5,024 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 4,116 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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S596 BWV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S596 BWV, 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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S596 BWV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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