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S252 URT

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,319 mi
Last recorded78,319 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 URT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 78,319 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going into and out from rear hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber hanger perished.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sill slightly damaged.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 71,162 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sill slightly damaged.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,545 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 62,424 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

center box rattles

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,200 miles

Baffles loose in middle box of exhaust.

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,890 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,989 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,431 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 44,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,915 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 42,912 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,864 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,508 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 39,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,917 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 37,915 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 36,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,217 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,279 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 34,279 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 31,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,757 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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S252 URT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S252 URT, 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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S252 URT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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