CarVerify

Free Car Check

S879 CTV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,264 mi
Last recorded51,264 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 CTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,264 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,693 miles

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

corrosion o/s rear wheel arch

rear silencer corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,779 miles

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 45,778 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,229 miles

Oil leak

both main brake pipes corroding

front brake pipes corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 Oct 2011 43,227 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

both main brake pipes corroding

front brake pipes corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,259 miles

both main brake pipes corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2010 41,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both main brake pipes corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,443 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,806 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,813 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 33,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,222 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
Full Skoda Felicia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S879 CTV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S879 CTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S879 CTV?

You can check the full history of S879 CTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S879 CTV registered?

S879 CTV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S879 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S879 CTV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S879 CTV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S879 CTV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.