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S981 VKE

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,413 mi
Last recorded87,413 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 VKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front wing corroded.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,735 miles

Advise both rear shock absorbers have surface corrosion

Advise rear tyre perished

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 81,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,564 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,668 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 62,668 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 55,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 55,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,160 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 50,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both driveshaft gaitors perrishing

Pass 7 Dec 2006 42,371 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 38,360 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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S981 VKE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S981 VKE, 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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S981 VKE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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