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S172 RKG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,965 mi
Last recorded65,965 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 RKG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2010 65,965 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

n/s/r tyre walls deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn low on edge

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,832 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front no.plate cracked

o/s rear brake hose ferrule corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

play detected in n/s of steering rack at road wheel

rear no.plate faded

Fail 29 Sep 2009 60,832 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front no.plate cracked

o/s rear brake hose ferrule corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

play detected in n/s of steering rack at road wheel

rear no.plate faded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,263 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,512 miles

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

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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S172 RKG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S172 RKG, 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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S172 RKG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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