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S653 LGM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,154 mi
Last recorded146,154 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 LGM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2014 146,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2013 141,764 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 141,754 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 135,520 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 135,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 129,985 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 129,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 125,107 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 116,555 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 109,955 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating.

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jun 2008 109,955 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating.

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jun 2007 101,496 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 101,435 miles

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Light damage to nearside rear lower body.

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

Slight wear in steering column.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 92,982 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 14 Jun 2005 85,404 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2 mm tread depth and has uneven wear across tread.

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

Rear engine mount splitting.

Rear exhaust box internal packing starting to come out of tailpipe.

Slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing.

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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S653 LGM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S653 LGM, 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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S653 LGM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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