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S572 MGB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,983 mi
Last recorded97,983 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 MGB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 97,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 97,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 92,489 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 92,489 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,820 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 87,820 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 86,473 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 86,473 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,396 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,727 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 67,727 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,877 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDE WALL

Fail 17 Nov 2009 62,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDE WALL

Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,400 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDE WALLS

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 57,369 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDE WALLS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,170 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,063 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 46,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 39,998 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 39,998 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S572 MGB 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 55%.

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 S572 MGB, 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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S572 MGB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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