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S608 BDV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,169 mi
Last recorded119,169 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 BDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 119,169 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2012 119,169 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2011 112,145 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing edges

Fail 18 Jul 2011 112,145 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 101,927 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 101,927 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 90,212 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 90,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 84,254 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 81,715 miles

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Fail 24 Jul 2007 81,715 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

FOOT & HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

GEAR CHANGE WORN BADLY

N/S C/V BOOT PERISHING

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED IN SIDE WALL

O/S SCREEN WASH WEAK

O/S/R DOOR STEP RUSTY

REAR VWIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,180 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

WASHERS WEAK

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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S608 BDV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S608 BDV, 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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S608 BDV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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