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S718 XET

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,994 mi
Last recorded52,994 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,994 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,327 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 50,259 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,483 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,955 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,869 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,928 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,885 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 35,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,502 miles

advise rear shockers corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2007 32,502 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise rear shockers corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2006 28,890 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 XET is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

S718 XET is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S718 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S718 XET shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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