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S479 URT

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,703 mi
Last recorded113,703 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 URT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 113,703 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 113,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,522 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 100,617 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 94,071 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s and n/s rear inner arches corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 94,071 miles

o/s and n/s rear inner arches corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2012 85,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 76,639 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 67,525 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 57,107 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,414 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 54,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 52,062 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 52,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,881 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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S479 URT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S479 URT, 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 S479 URT registered?

S479 URT is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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