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S73 CEU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,647 mi
Last recorded97,647 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 CEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,647 miles

offside front wing damaged but has no sharp edges

Fail 11 Aug 2015 97,647 miles

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

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

offside front wing damaged but has no sharp edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,597 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R TYRE STARTING PERISH

Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,740 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 90,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,956 miles

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

nearside sun visor cannot be stowed.

slight transmission leak.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 86,956 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside sun visor cannot be stowed.

slight transmission leak.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

power steering pipe slightly corroded.

rear silencer rubber mount slightly deteriorated.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 82,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyre valve stems deteriorated.

power steering pipe slightly corroded.

rear silencer rubber mount slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 79,161 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 74,698 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension struts corroded.

front tyre valve stems slightly perished.

power steering pipe corroded.

transmission oil leak.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,716 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 69,716 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear suspension struts corroded.

power steering [to resevoir] pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 62,408 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 54,720 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 54,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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S73 CEU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S73 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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S73 CEU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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