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S874 APL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,227 mi
Last recorded87,227 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 APL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,227 miles

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished

both front shock absorber lower spring mounts corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

f/n/s flexi brake hose starting to perish

f/n/s outer c.v gaitor perished

f/n/s wheel arch corroded

front brake discs noted worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,062 miles

coolant leak from thermostate housing

exhaust very rusty

front anti roll bar link badly perished

front struts very rusty

metal brake pipes rusty in places

n/s c/v boot perished

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,124 miles

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

exhaust very rusty and rattling

f/o/s strut very rusty

front anti roll bar bushes badly perished

metal brake pipe rusty in places

Pass 21 Oct 2009 76,612 miles

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

exhaust rusty

metal brake pipes rusty in places

suspension very rusty in places

Fail 19 Oct 2009 76,609 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

metal brake pipes rusty in places

rear exhaust mounting very poor

suspension very rusty in places

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,146 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,895 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 69,895 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 67,218 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 63,568 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 63,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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S874 APL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S874 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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S874 APL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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