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S616 WPU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,485 mi
Last recorded114,485 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 WPU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 114,485 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 111,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2025 111,514 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 107,431 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 103,553 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,780 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,326 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,738 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 90,290 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

number plates

Fail 7 Jun 2017 84,336 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

number plates

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,205 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 77,161 miles

Battery tray is corroded.

Exhaust rubbers broken.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,161 miles

Battery tray is corroded.

Exhaust rubbers broken.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,988 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,373 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to offside front sill

headlamps aimed low

Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,833 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,969 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,054 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 63,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 63,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 60,561 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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S616 WPU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S616 WPU, 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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What year was S616 WPU registered?

S616 WPU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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