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S740 HVV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,072 mi
Last recorded112,072 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 HVV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 112,072 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 105,357 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,176 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 80,824 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 73,163 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 73,163 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

steel b/pipe o/side rear.steel b/pipe n/side rear.steel b/pipe n/side frontshowing signs of corrosion.o/side front outer c/v gaiter leaking grease.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 66,296 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 57,151 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 57,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S740 HVV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S740 HVV, 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 S740 HVV registered?

S740 HVV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S740 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S740 HVV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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