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S801 SWC

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,019 mi
Last recorded89,019 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 SWC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 89,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 83,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,878 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 76,880 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 76,880 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,592 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 61,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,867 miles

front struts should be replaced ASAP † † †o/s/r brake pipes are rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2006 54,867 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake pipes to and from the o/s/r hose are quite rusty

front spring cups are getting very weak and should be changed ASAP

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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S801 SWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S801 SWC, 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 S801 SWC registered?

S801 SWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S801 SWC safe to buy?

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