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S201 BCG

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,353 mi
Last recorded105,353 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 BCG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 105,353 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 92,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion in door shuts and on front wing tops

Fail 25 Jan 2023 92,121 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion in door shuts and on front wing tops

Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,938 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 82,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail rusty behind lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

fuel filler o ring detriated

Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,078 miles

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

power steering pump noisey

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

four hub caps

power steering pump noisy

Pass 8 Aug 2015 58,174 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 51,634 miles

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

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,634 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 44,599 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 44,599 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 34,176 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 23,337 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 23,337 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,324 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,313 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,252 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 9,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,036 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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S201 BCG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S201 BCG, 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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S201 BCG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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