1998 Skoda Felicia 1.6L Petrol · S782 EAF
1998 Skoda Felicia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 67,376 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S782 EAF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2022
- 67,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Felicia
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
S782 EAF Mileage History
- 29/09/200531,583 mi
- 06/09/200632,923 mi+1,340 mi
- 06/09/200632,923 mi
- 27/09/200735,403 mi+2,480 mi
- 27/09/200735,403 mi
- 29/09/200838,607 mi+3,204 mi
- 30/09/200838,607 mi
- 30/09/200942,107 mi+3,500 mi
- 30/09/200942,107 mi
- 23/09/201043,754 mi+1,647 mi
- 07/09/201145,381 mi+1,627 mi
- 19/10/201246,185 mi+804 mi
- 17/10/201351,789 mi+5,604 mi
- 01/12/201455,603 mi+3,814 mi
- 05/09/201655,608 mi+5 mi
- 06/09/201760,154 mi+4,546 mi
- 06/07/201964,293 mi+4,139 mi
- 06/07/202267,376 mi+3,083 mi
Average of roughly 2,135 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
S782 EAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Skoda Felicia (S782 EAF) between September 2005 and July 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)”.
Common Problems: SKODA FELICIA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Structural Rust(Serious)
Rear arches, sills, floor edges and front suspension mounting areas corrode heavily on UK cars.
- Cooling System Leaks and Overheating(Moderate)
Ageing hoses, radiators and water pumps cause coolant loss that can quickly turn into overheating on simple engines.
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