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S488 SVR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,928 mi
Last recorded90,928 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 SVR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2010 90,928 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT - play in o/s/f bottm ball joint - advise check regularly for further wear

damage to front bumper (o/s section)

heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front suspension legs (see fails on suspension leg spring platforms)

o/s washer jet partially blocked

some play in o/s and n/s rear suspension strut top mounts

surafce corrosion at o/s/r wheel arch

surface corrosion and light scoring on o/s and n/s front brake discs

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

surface corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,599 miles

accident damage to o/s/f bumper section

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into rear flexible pipes) o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 83,599 miles

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

accident damage to o/s/f bumper section

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into rear flexible pipes) o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 75,083 miles

n/s/f seat belt catch stiff in operation

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

Fail 20 Sep 2008 75,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f seat belt catch stiff in operation

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

Pass 22 Sep 2007 66,645 miles

brake pads (front) getting low

heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear suspension strut tubes

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes - rear sections

Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,106 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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S488 SVR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S488 SVR, 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 S488 SVR registered?

S488 SVR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S488 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S488 SVR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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