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S617 LEF

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,058 mi
Last recorded56,058 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 LEF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,058 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet safty catch stuck open

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,042 miles

bottom hose bulging

nsf top mount squeeking

nsr inner brake pipe coroding

nsr shock rusting badly

slight play nsf shock

Fail 2 Jun 2008 54,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

bottom hose bulging

nsf top mount squeeking

nsr inner brake pipe coroding

nsr shock rusting badly

slight play nsf shock

Pass 31 May 2007 51,787 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 51,787 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to split

Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,720 miles

see previous advisories mot test number 18323766177

Fail 16 Jun 2006 48,719 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

bottom hose deteriorated due to engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2006 48,623 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

bottom coolant hose deteriorated due to oil leak from engine

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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S617 LEF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S617 LEF, 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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S617 LEF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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