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S475 ERC

1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,285 mi
Last recorded112,285 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi68,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 ERC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 112,285 miles

front and rear shock absorbers rusty

nsr tyre cracked in outer wall and nail in tread - suggest replaced

os lower baal jopint rubber split

power steering noisey in operation suggest fluid level checked

rear brake pipes rusty

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2008 111,278 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

front and rear shock absorbers rusty

nsr tyre cracked in outer wall and nail in tread - suggest replaced

os lower baal jopint rubber split

power steering noisey in operation suggest fluid level checked

rear brake pipes rusty

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2007 106,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 101,566 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2006 101,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2005 95,988 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 95,988 miles

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

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

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

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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S475 ERC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S475 ERC, 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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S475 ERC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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