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S557 AVL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,340 mi
Last recorded77,340 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 AVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2010 77,340 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,340 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,198 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 75,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,630 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 72,630 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,920 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 59,920 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside driveshaft spindle has excess lateral movement between its inner and outer joints

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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S557 AVL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S557 AVL, 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 S557 AVL registered?

S557 AVL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S557 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S557 AVL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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