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S893 CWV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,385 mi
Last recorded79,385 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 CWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 79,385 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,977 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 75,977 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked and perished (no cords visible)

both wiperblades starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

signs of corrosion to front crossmember, chassis, suspension

towbar wiring faulty

Fail 11 Jan 2012 70,950 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked and perished (no cords visible)

both wiperblades starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

signs of corrosion to front crossmember, chassis, suspension

towbar wiring faulty

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 61,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 61,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,792 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 44,792 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

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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S893 CWV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S893 CWV, 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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S893 CWV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 18 October 1998.

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