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S881 AHR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,738 mi
Last recorded118,738 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 AHR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 118,738 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 112,861 miles

Corrosion near tops of both rear suspension towers

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 11 Oct 2011 105,578 miles

Both exhaust rubber mounts splitting

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Gear linkage worn

Gearbox rear support rubber splitting

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 19 Oct 2010 100,846 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 100,775 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 98,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front brake flexi hoses begining to perish.

metal fuel tank breather pipe corroded.

very slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 98,406 miles

both front brake flexi hoses begining to perish.

metal fuel tank breather pipe corroded.

very slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 96,102 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 96,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 93,780 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 93,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 89,095 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 87,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 81,737 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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S881 AHR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S881 AHR, 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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S881 AHR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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