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S851 WHJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,970 mi
Last recorded94,970 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 WHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,970 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,105 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 93,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 90,303 miles

slight wear n/s and o/s front top mount bushes

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2014 86,463 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,776 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 75,817 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 75,817 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,543 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 67,299 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 63,588 miles

advise off side rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,955 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise off side c/v gaitor clip needs changing

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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S851 WHJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S851 WHJ, 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 S851 WHJ registered?

S851 WHJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S851 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S851 WHJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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