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S499 CGU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,051 mi
Last recorded61,051 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 CGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,051 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,291 miles

Coil spring corroded front top cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,445 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 59,118 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 57,407 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 55,277 miles

Front both brake calipers have play in sliders advise attention

all rear brake pipes corroded advise replace

Pass 6 Jun 2017 53,089 miles

Front both tyres wearing

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing

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

both rear shocks weak adv repalce

Fail 6 Jun 2017 53,089 miles

Front both tyres wearing

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing

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

both rear shocks weak adv repalce

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre crackinng

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhurst mounting cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,255 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,496 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,356 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,071 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/ front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 28 Jun 2007 27,852 miles

N/S/R brake hose very slightly twisted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,852 miles

N/S/R brake hose very slightly twisted

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,360 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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S499 CGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S499 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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S499 CGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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