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S653 UAH

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,703 mi
Last recorded104,703 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 UAH
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 104,703 miles

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

o/s front tyre staring to perish

Fail 12 Jan 2010 104,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s front tyre staring to perish

Pass 19 Jan 2009 99,065 miles

advise air bag light on

advise noise under car

advise rear exhaust rubber

advisedamage to o/s/r boot floor

Fail 19 Jan 2009 99,065 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise air bag light on

advise noise under car

advise rear exhaust rubber

advisedamage to o/s/r boot floor

Pass 16 Jan 2008 91,520 miles

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

advise air bag light on

advise damage to rear

advise emission close

advise o/s/r brake pipe, other brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2008 91,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise air bag light on

advise damage to rear

advise emission close

advise o/s/r brake pipe, other brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2007 82,824 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 82,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 68,734 miles

advise passenger door mirror has damage

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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S653 UAH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S653 UAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S653 UAH registered?

S653 UAH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S653 UAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S653 UAH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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