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S820 ACG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,170 mi
Last recorded90,170 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 ACG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 90,170 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre going bald inner edge + on limit

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding + o/s/r pipe

some play in both front top strut mounts

some roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2017 90,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre going bald inner edge + on limit

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding + o/s/r pipe

some play in both front top strut mounts

some roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2016 87,172 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r shock absorber corroding

play in both front top struts

Fail 19 May 2016 87,172 miles

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

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r shock absorber corroding

play in both front top struts

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,067 miles
Fail 30 May 2015

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2014 78,491 miles

both front brake flexi hoses started to perish

n/s/f outer c.v. boot perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 30 May 2013 73,409 miles

unable to visually ascertain condition of front pads

Pass 24 May 2012 66,047 miles
Fail 23 May 2012

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 58,223 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 May 2011 58,210 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 53,670 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust leak middle silencer

o/s/r tyre heavily perished + close to limit

Fail 19 May 2010 53,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

exhaust leak middle silencer

o/s/r tyre heavily perished + close to limit

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,648 miles

exhaust leak middle section

front tyres close to limit

lambda on limit

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2008 44,648 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust leak middle section

front tyres close to limit

lambda on limit

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,443 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 40,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear shockers corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,310 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 35,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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S820 ACG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue 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 S820 ACG, 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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S820 ACG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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