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S955 VEX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,942 mi
Last recorded158,942 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 VEX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2013 158,942 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)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear wheel arches rusty

Near side front inner arch insecure

Near side front lower outer sill damaged

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Off side front brake disc scored

Off side front lower outer sill damaged

Off side front wing rusty

Off side headlamp cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Tape covering a light on the dashboard

Pass 25 Sep 2012 154,649 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 154,649 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)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bodywork has surface rust in places

both front wheels stiff to turn by hand

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general wear on discs

metal brake pipes rusting in places

metal fuel pipes rusting in places

metal power steering pipes rusting in places

n/s/f hub cap missing

n/s/f tyre starting to get low on tread

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/f tyre starting to get low on tread

one centre rubber ext. mounting missing

power steering pipe damp

slight damage to both lower sil lips

slight damage to o/s/f head light glass

slight damage to rear number plate

stone chip damage to n/s/f indy. lens

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 29 Sep 2011 150,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bodywork has surface rust in places

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general oil leaks around engine

general wear on front discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

metal fuel pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/f hub cap missing

one centre ext. mounting rubber missing

possible water leaks around o/s of engine (water pump)

rad. header tank low on water

slight damage to both lower sil lips

slight damage to o/s/f head light lens

slight damage to rear number plate

slight movement in n/s/f susp.

stone chip damage to n/s/f indy. lens

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 23 Sep 2010 145,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 139,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 139,844 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 134,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 8 Sep 2008 134,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 9 Aug 2007 128,070 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 128,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light staying on.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 120,783 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S955 VEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S955 VEX, 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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S955 VEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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