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S478 FGU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,942 mi
Last recorded39,942 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 FGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,942 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 39,940 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 38,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 37,851 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,949 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 36,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 36,041 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 34,310 miles

both rear tyres slight splits

Pass 14 Dec 2013 32,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 31,115 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 29,768 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 27,191 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 23,711 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 21,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 19,593 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 18,850 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 18,188 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 FGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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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What year was S478 FGU registered?

S478 FGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S478 FGU safe to buy?

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