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S858 APL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,657 mi
Last recorded49,657 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 APL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,657 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,736 miles

o/s/r brake effert low

rear ex bracket poor

Fail 31 Jan 2013 45,736 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake effert low

rear ex bracket poor

Pass 6 Aug 2011 39,839 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,800 miles

N/S/F sunvisor insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R brake slight bind

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

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,400 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,771 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 35,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2007 33,640 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAKS

RADIATIOR LEAKING

Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,922 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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S858 APL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S858 APL, 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 S858 APL registered?

S858 APL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S858 APL safe to buy?

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