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S478 CGU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,317 mi
Last recorded93,317 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 CGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 93,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,745 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,274 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

gearbox/engine mount worn(lower)

offside headlamp slighly low

part of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2012 62,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

gearbox/engine mount worn(lower)

offside headlamp slighly low

part of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,915 miles

lower stabaliser mounting deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,489 miles

engine stabiliser rubber deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2010 60,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine stabiliser rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,612 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 57,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,435 miles

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

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

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

Rear reegistration plate backing slight deterioation

Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,814 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 42,814 miles

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

Nearside front tyre some sidewall damage.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 34,522 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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S478 CGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S478 CGU, 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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S478 CGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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