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S685 LGM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,213 mi
Last recorded131,213 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 LGM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 131,213 miles

see advisory sheet 550867977222

Fail 4 Oct 2007 131,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.close to limits

play in steering colomn

radiator leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 123,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing some play

Fail 2 Oct 2006 123,749 miles

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

nearside front top strut mounting some play

nearside rear wheel bearing some play

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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S685 LGM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S685 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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S685 LGM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 September 1998.

Is S685 LGM safe to buy?

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