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S438 OSR

1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,636 mi
Last recorded60,636 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi68,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 OSR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,636 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 60,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,361 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 54,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,277 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 49,277 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 44,951 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 44,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Glxi?

Based on 5,868 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 860
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 534
constant velocity joint gaiter split 507
Headlamp aim too low 475
Direction indicator incorrect colour 329
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S438 OSR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,214 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 Glxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 860 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S438 OSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S438 OSR registered?

S438 OSR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S438 OSR safe to buy?

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