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S851 WPU

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,821 mi
Last recorded73,821 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 WPU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 73,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,536 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,095 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,953 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2017 66,953 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,278 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished 165x13

Fail 3 Aug 2016 65,278 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 Rear tyre sidewall perished 165x13

Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear park/service brake lower effort

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 62,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear park/service brake lower effort

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,790 miles

screen damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,944 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 53,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 48,691 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,699 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 35,710 miles

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

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

repairs been done to sills and painted over

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 10 Jul 2009 35,710 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

repairs been done to sills and painted over

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

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 WPU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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S851 WPU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S851 WPU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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