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S252 VBJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,793 mi
Last recorded83,793 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 VBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,793 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 30 Aug 2013 79,253 miles

n/s/f brake flexi hose perished

o/s cv boot weaping

slight blow centre exhaust

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,374 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,857 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 47,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,033 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes niosey

Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,944 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 34,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 26,864 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 26,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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 VBJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S252 VBJ, 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 S252 VBJ registered?

S252 VBJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S252 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 VBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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