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S654 DCD

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,471 mi
Last recorded123,471 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 DCD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 123,471 miles

emissions first test failed

front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear shock absorbers starting to rust

rear wheel arches/ quarter panels, outer sill panels and front wing panels starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2011 123,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

emissions first test failed

front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear shock absorbers starting to rust

rear wheel arches/ quarter panels, outer sill panels and front wing panels starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 116,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

off side front inner cv gaitor split

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 23 Aug 2010 116,221 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

off side front inner cv gaitor split

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 18 May 2009 113,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2008 107,067 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 107,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 101,946 miles

blow from exhaust

nearside front shock weeping

offside rear metal brake pipe rusted

Fail 5 Jun 2007 101,946 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

blow from exhaust

nearside front shock weeping

offside rear metal brake pipe rusted

Pass 21 Apr 2006 93,215 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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S654 DCD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S654 DCD, 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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S654 DCD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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