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S248 UPV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,854 mi
Last recorded115,854 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 UPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 115,854 miles

nearside front indicator lense missing but not emitting white light

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside rear passenger door unable to open

Fail 30 Jun 2011 115,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front indicator lense missing but not emitting white light

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside rear passenger door unable to open

Pass 21 Sep 2010 114,582 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 114,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 109,764 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 106,453 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 99,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 99,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 92,505 miles

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

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

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

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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S248 UPV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S248 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S248 UPV registered?

S248 UPV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S248 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S248 UPV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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