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S656 SKM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,079 mi
Last recorded75,079 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 SKM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,079 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 75,051 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,420 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 61,395 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 566,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,144 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,126 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 48,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,297 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,431 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 39,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,784 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 36,784 miles

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

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

front wipers split

Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,363 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,915 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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S656 SKM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S656 SKM, 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 S656 SKM registered?

S656 SKM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S656 SKM safe to buy?

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