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SBZ 6983

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,570 mi
Last recorded71,570 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 6983
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,570 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 71,570 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to metal coolant hose

corossion to radiator

corossion to wheel arches and tail gate

cracking and perishing to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

front number plate cracked

minor oil leak

n/s/f indecator lense cracked

n/s/f washer jet part blocked

perishing to exhaust rear silencer mount

rear number plate begining to deteriorate

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

surface corossion to metal brake and fuel pipes

surface cracking to both front lower arm rear bushes

surface perishing to both front brake flexy hoses

Pass 10 Apr 2007 67,180 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 67,180 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

clutch heavely worn

corossion to matal coolant pipe

corossion to metal fuel pipe

cracking and perishing to n/s/r tyre sidewalls

cracking to rear exhaust rubber

minor oil leak

slight perishing to both front brake flexy hoses

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

surface perishing to rear lower engine mount

Pass 13 Apr 2006 60,689 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 60,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front flasher lens cracked

rear tyres 165 section, front tyres 155 section

rear wiper blade u/s

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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SBZ 6983 is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SBZ 6983, 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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SBZ 6983 is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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