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S839 ACG

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,521 mi
Last recorded71,521 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 ACG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 71,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,066 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

bonnet difficult to open

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to nearside and offside rear door step areas

nearside and offside wipers spliting on end's

nearside rear shock absorber and spring cup corroded

rear nearside seat belt slow to recoil

rear number plate starting to sepperate

Fail 16 Mar 2009 63,915 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

bonnet difficult to open

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to nearside and offside rear door step areas

nearside and offside wipers spliting on end's

nearside rear shock absorber and spring cup corroded

rear nearside seat belt slow to recoil

rear nearside wheel cylinder leak?

rear number plate starting to sepperate

Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,739 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Mar 2008 55,707 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,602 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 47,599 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,361 miles

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

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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S839 ACG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S839 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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S839 ACG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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