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S78 LCS

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,379 mi
Last recorded98,379 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 LCS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,379 miles

all coil springs are corroded

front brake discs are corroded

nsf brake pipe feeding flexy hose corroded

wheel arches are corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 91,593 miles

n/s/f brake pipe greased

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2014 91,592 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f brake pipe greased

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 74,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 66,196 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,546 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 44,545 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,051 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,368 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 35,314 miles

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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S78 LCS 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 83.3%.

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 S78 LCS, 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 S78 LCS registered?

S78 LCS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 18 October 1998.

Is S78 LCS safe to buy?

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