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S266 UCL

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,573 mi
Last recorded69,573 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 UCL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,573 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 69,573 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,268 miles

rear bumper damaged,sharp edges covered at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,268 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear bumper damaged,sharp edges covered at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,785 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,956 miles

air bag light on

bodywork damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

shock absorbers starting to corrode

Fail 26 Aug 2011 55,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

air bag light on

bodywork damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

shock absorbers starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,611 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,787 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,705 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 47,887 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,887 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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S266 UCL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S266 UCL, 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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S266 UCL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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