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S371 RGV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

101,077 mi
Last recorded101,077 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 RGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 101,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 101,077 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,077 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 101,077 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes all have surface rust

Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,624 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 98,624 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 85,039 miles

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

radiator showing signs of leakage and coolant level below minimum

Fail 21 Mar 2011 85,039 miles

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

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

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

radiator showing signs of leakage and coolant level below minimum

Pass 27 Mar 2010 79,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre bady cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2010 79,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre bady cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,960 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 70,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,891 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 63,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

near side rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,270 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 55,265 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR Tyres showing signs of perishing/deterioration.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,360 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 44,360 miles

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

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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S371 RGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S371 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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S371 RGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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