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S987 UNT

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,451 mi
Last recorded170,451 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 UNT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 170,451 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2011 170,451 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 156,445 miles

both front and rear indicators starting to turn white

hole and condensation in o/s headlamp

metal brake pipe to o/s/r flexi hose corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 156,405 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and rear indicators starting to turn white

hole and condensation in o/s headlamp

metal brake pipe to o/s/r flexi hose corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 140,127 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 140,127 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 121,096 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 120,959 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

various chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2007 103,422 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 103,422 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 85,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 85,689 miles

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

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

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)

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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S987 UNT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S987 UNT, 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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S987 UNT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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