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S841 ABF

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,882 mi
Last recorded34,882 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS841 ABF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,882 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads low

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside front tyre 3mm and perished

Rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2011 34,882 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads low

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

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

Offside front tyre 3mm and perished

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,146 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,044 miles

o/s/r outer arch getting weak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 21,042 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r outer arch getting weak

Fail 15 Jul 2008 19,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,472 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,789 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 17,786 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 16,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,100 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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S841 ABF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S841 ABF, 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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S841 ABF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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