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S53 LCS

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,959 mi
Last recorded54,959 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 LCS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,959 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 54,959 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,912 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 41,912 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,736 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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S53 LCS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S53 LCS, 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 S53 LCS registered?

S53 LCS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S53 LCS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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