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S837 WPU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,026 mi
Last recorded105,026 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 WPU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 105,026 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

FLEXI BRAKE PIPES ARE PERISHED

PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SHOCK ABSORBERS /COIL SPRING MOUNTS ARE VERY RUSTY!!!!!!!!1

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Fail 20 May 2008 105,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

FLEXI BRAKE PIPES ARE PERISHED

PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SHOCK ABSORBERS /COIL SPRING MOUNTS ARE VERY RUSTY!!!!!!!!1

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 21 May 2007 98,114 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 97,996 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all indicators slightly discoloured

child seat fitted to middle seat belt unable to check

chips in windsreen offside and nearside

front and rear suspension struts corroding

rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2006 91,006 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 91,006 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S837 WPU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S837 WPU, 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 S837 WPU registered?

S837 WPU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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