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S245 MBD

1998 Skoda Felicia L

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,526 mi
Last recorded54,526 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia L65,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 MBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,526 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2009 54,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,923 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 46,723 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,336 miles

front offside tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2005 26,813 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 26,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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S245 MBD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 65,447 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S245 MBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S245 MBD registered?

S245 MBD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S245 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 MBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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