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S471 FGU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,868 mi
Last recorded113,868 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 FGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 113,868 miles

slight gear oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 113,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight gear oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 103,472 miles

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

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

slight gear oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 103,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

slight gear oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,495 miles

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

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

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

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

slight gear oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 91,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

slight gear oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2012 80,520 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 80,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,144 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,864 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 58,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 50,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 46,931 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 46,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 43,437 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 43,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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S471 FGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S471 FGU, 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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S471 FGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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