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S255 RGV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,561 mi
Last recorded57,561 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 RGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,561 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 57,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,510 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,130 miles

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

water leak at radiator hose connections

Fail 6 Aug 2012 51,130 miles

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

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

water leak at radiator hose connections

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,281 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 50,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,232 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,672 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 48,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,084 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,551 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,010 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 44,101 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S255 RGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S255 RGV, 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 S255 RGV registered?

S255 RGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S255 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S255 RGV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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