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S742 DFG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,311 mi
Last recorded100,311 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 DFG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 100,311 miles

engine noisy

front brake pipes corroding

ns door mirror cracked

rear shocker top mountings corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 100,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine noisy

front brake pipes corroding

ns door mirror cracked

rear shocker top mountings corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2010 89,539 miles

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

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

front indicators faded

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 20 Aug 2010 89,535 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

all brakepipes corroded at compensator

front indicators faded

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 26 Aug 2009 85,100 miles

ALL REAR BRAKEPIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKEPIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

chip on screen

front brake discs worn/corroded

play in rear suspension top mounts

slight play front suspension top mounts

Fail 26 Aug 2009 85,100 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ALL REAR BRAKEPIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKEPIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

chip on screen

front brake discs worn/corroded

play in rear suspension top mounts

slight play front suspension top mounts

Pass 3 Sep 2008 79,989 miles

all rear brakepipes heavily corroded

chip on windscreen zone b

cv boots perished

front brake pads low

front indicators faded

n/s/f wheelrim bent

n/s/r door not opening from outside

nearside front and offside front brakepipes heavily corroded

offside rear shock heavily corroded

slight play at front suspension top mounts

slight play at front wheels

underside ctr rear brakepipes heavily corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2008 79,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

all rear brakepipes heavily corroded

chip on windscreen zone b

cv boots perished

front brake pads low

front indicators faded

n/s/f wheelrim bent

n/s/r door not opening from outside

nearside front and offside front brakepipes heavily corroded

offside rear shock heavily corroded

slight play at front suspension top mounts

slight play at front wheels

underside ctr rear brakepipes heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2007 73,769 miles

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Fail 7 Sep 2007 73,769 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NEAR SIDE,REAR DOOR ,OUTER HANDLE,OPERATION SLIGHTLY STICKY

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 67,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2005 61,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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S742 DFG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S742 DFG, 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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S742 DFG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 14 November 1998.

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