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S743 CBW

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,237 mi
Last recorded135,237 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 CBW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 135,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 135,232 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 133,650 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 127,120 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 115,553 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 115,553 miles

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

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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S743 CBW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S743 CBW, 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 S743 CBW registered?

S743 CBW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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