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S826 VEX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,085 mi
Last recorded85,085 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 VEX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

centre exhaust mount missing (new mount fitted)

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,778 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,583 miles

signs of corrosion on front + rear brake pipes + fuel pipes.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,445 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear offside wheel arch corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear offside wheel arch corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,549 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Rear offside wheel bearing starting to feel rough when rotated

Signs of corrosion to rear offside wheel arch, but no sharp edges at present

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,097 miles

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 62,097 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,623 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,058 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,457 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,374 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 38,339 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,907 miles

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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S826 VEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S826 VEX, 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 S826 VEX registered?

S826 VEX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S826 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S826 VEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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