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S717 CEU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,458 mi
Last recorded128,458 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 CEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 128,458 miles

Has cam belt been replaced?

Fail 11 Dec 2012 128,368 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Has cam belt been replaced?

Pass 5 Jan 2012 122,957 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 122,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 115,862 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 109,692 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 109,692 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 101,494 miles

Has cam belt been replaced?

Pass 11 Dec 2007 94,660 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 94,658 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OIL LEVEL MIN MISC INDICATORS DISCOLOURED GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION GENERAL CORROSION N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT

Pass 20 Dec 2006 87,902 miles

DAMAGE O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT

Fail 12 Dec 2006 87,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION GENERAL CORROSION BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS N/S/R COIL SPRING DISPLACED LOWER SEAT O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

Pass 3 Jan 2006 80,796 miles

WASHERS PART INOPERATIVE EXHAUST LEAK GENERAL CORROSION O/S C/V BOOT START SPLIT

Fail 3 Jan 2006 80,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

WASHERS PART INOPERATIVE EXHAUST LEAK GENERAL CORROSION O/S C/V BOOT START SPLIT

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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S717 CEU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S717 CEU, 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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S717 CEU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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