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S743 KST

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 KST
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2010 88,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Airbag warning lamp on.

Both rear and nearside front metal brake pipe corroding.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant expansion tank cap leaking.

Front brake discs pitting.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside rear outer wheel arch starting to corrode with within 30cm of a seatbelt mount/anchorage.

Slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint.

Slight play in offside front strut top mount bearing.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,646 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 88,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 86,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

under side of vehicle getting very rusty.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 86,443 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

under side of vehicle getting very rusty.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,486 miles

CAR VERY DIRTY ON UNDERSIDE!(NEEDS TOBE CLEANER FOR NEXT MOT!)

oil leak from gearbox. †rear struts corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2007 79,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

CAR VERY DIRTY ON UNDER SIDE!!!needs tobe cleaner for next test!

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

bad oil leak from gearbox. †rear struts corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 71,576 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 71,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 KST is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S743 KST, 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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S743 KST is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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