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S256 UPV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,927 mi
Last recorded189,927 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 UPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 189,927 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Fail 16 Aug 2018 189,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened SPRING MOUNTING CUP (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Nearside Inner C V boot split

Pass 24 Jul 2017 185,037 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 180,308 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 180,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 174,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 168,359 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches weak will need attension soon

Pass 5 Aug 2013 163,373 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2012 158,167 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 152,668 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 152,668 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 147,205 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 147,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Both front anti-roll bar links have slight play.

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting o corrode.

Gearbox oil leak.

Rear rubber exhaust mounting perished.

Slight play o/s/f antiroll bar "D" bush.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 139,110 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 138,984 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 130,348 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 121,966 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 113,017 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 113,017 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 105,863 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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S256 UPV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S256 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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S256 UPV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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