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S889 APP

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

60,546 mi
Last recorded60,546 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 APP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,546 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 60,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,415 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 57,412 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 57,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 55,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,360 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2010 53,351 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2008 49,755 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 47,859 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 47,859 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 45,344 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 May 2006 45,344 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre repair looks aged, replacement tyre recommended

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in rear wheel bearings

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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S889 APP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S889 APP, 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 S889 APP registered?

S889 APP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S889 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S889 APP shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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