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S718 VOB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,863 mi
Last recorded36,863 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 VOB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 36,863 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 33,174 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 33,100 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2024 33,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

two rear shocks casings starting to rust

Pass 8 Oct 2019 32,052 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to rust (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to rust (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 31,098 miles

rear tyres aged/cracking

Fail 16 Oct 2018 31,098 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres aged/cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2017 29,957 miles

rear tyres aged/cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,129 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 28,013 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,212 miles

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

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

internal headlamp adjuster not working

Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,075 miles

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

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

advise nearside headlamp adjuster not working

Pass 16 Oct 2012 25,243 miles

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

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

advise nearside interior head lamp adjuster not working

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,221 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,118 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,468 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,062 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 17,095 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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S718 VOB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 S718 VOB, 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 S718 VOB registered?

S718 VOB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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