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S729 UAH

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,547 mi
Last recorded160,547 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 UAH
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 160,547 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside has allover corrosion and is heavily coated with rustproofing

Pass 8 Jan 2021 157,138 miles

All tyres perished

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively NSF and OSF (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2021 157,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases will require another emissions test upon retest (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake compensator pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play EXCESSIVE MOVEMEMNT DETECTED WITHIN SHOCK TOP MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All tyres perished

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively NSF and OSF (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2020 154,950 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 154,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 149,249 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 149,236 miles

Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 142,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside components corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 142,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

underside components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 133,226 miles

NSR brake pipes corroded and coated with rustproofing (brake load valve pipes)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 133,226 miles

NSR brake pipes corroded and coated with rustproofing (brake load valve pipes)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 130,968 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight exhaust blow

Fail 23 Jun 2015 130,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight exhaust blow

Fail 3 May 2014 128,538 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2014 128,538 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 126,386 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 119,880 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 110,594 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 110,585 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 102,951 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 94,470 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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S729 UAH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S729 UAH, 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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S729 UAH is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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