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S678 OMJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

179,644 mi
Last recorded179,644 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 OMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 179,644 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 179,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 164,649 miles

Nearside headlight bolt missing

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

clutch appears to be worn

oil leaking

Fail 29 Dec 2015 164,597 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside headlight bolt missing

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

clutch appears to be worn

oil leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2015 150,698 miles

Advise lower coolant hose swollen about to burst

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2015 150,698 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Advise lower coolant hose swollen about to burst

Advise oilo filler cap missing

Advise wipers not parking in correct position

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2014 137,377 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2013 137,377 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2012 124,841 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 124,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 114,284 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 114,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 103,179 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 103,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Jun 2009 80,147 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,147 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,315 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 74,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 70,190 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f indicator damged

n/s/r inner sidewall tyre has a slight lump

rear wheel bearing feels slight rough

Fail 9 Nov 2006 68,412 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

sun visor will not stow

Pass 9 Nov 2006 68,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

sun visor will not stow

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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S678 OMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S678 OMJ, 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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S678 OMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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