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S961 ABX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,446 mi
Last recorded107,446 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 ABX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,446 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 107,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 98,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 95,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 95,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 90,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,889 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,627 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 87,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,800 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,405 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,100 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,496 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,061 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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S961 ABX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S961 ABX, 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 S961 ABX registered?

S961 ABX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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