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S823 SUG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 SUG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,750 miles

horn breaks voice

Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,902 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 78,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 78,876 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,092 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 71,985 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,780 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 64,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,407 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 58,407 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 52,010 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 52,010 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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S823 SUG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S823 SUG, 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 S823 SUG registered?

S823 SUG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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