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S995 SKU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,028 mi
Last recorded108,028 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 SKU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2014 108,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 106,398 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 106,396 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 102,451 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,740 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 95,740 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,544 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 86,498 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 86,498 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust middle box rattling

offside front tyre slightly worn

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 21 May 2008 82,644 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 82,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 77,352 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 77,352 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 70,143 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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S995 SKU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S995 SKU, 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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S995 SKU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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