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S243 UPV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,957 mi
Last recorded170,957 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 UPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 170,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 158,849 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 158,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 149,428 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 149,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 137,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 128,860 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 118,924 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 118,921 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 108,277 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 108,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S243 UPV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S243 UPV, 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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What year was S243 UPV registered?

S243 UPV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 October 1998.

Is S243 UPV safe to buy?

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