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S840 CHT

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,995 mi
Last recorded114,995 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 CHT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,995 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, into hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 114,995 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, into hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 114,053 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 109,643 miles

both front tyresn low

Pass 24 Aug 2010 101,743 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 90,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 90,110 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,486 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 81,486 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 70,488 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,683 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 53,742 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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S840 CHT 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 75%.

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 S840 CHT, 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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S840 CHT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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