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S972 FUA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,580 mi
Last recorded113,580 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 FUA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 113,580 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 107,131 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 96,030 miles

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

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

brakepipes covered in unknown substance

fuelpipes corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front tyre on limit

rear exhaust mounting rubber slightly split

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 25 Sep 2008 96,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brakepipes covered in unknown substance

fuelpipes corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front tyre on limit

rear exhaust mounting rubber slightly split

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 75,602 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 75,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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S972 FUA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S972 FUA, 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 S972 FUA registered?

S972 FUA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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