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S840 ACG

1998 Skoda Felicia Gli D

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,332 mi
Last recorded164,332 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli D89,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 ACG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli D
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 164,332 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 156,785 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 156,578 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

front brake imbalance 25% (maximum allowed)

front brake judder

front number plate in poor condition

n/s inner c-v boot split

rear exhaust rubbing brake valve + pipes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

wheel arches tatty

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2008 156,578 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

front brake imbalance 25% (maximum allowed)

front brake judder

front number plate in poor condition

n/s inner c-v boot split

rear exhaust rubbing brake valve + pipes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

wheel arches tatty

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2007 142,345 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 142,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 133,220 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Gli D?

Based on 2,396 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
7,874
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 380
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 221
constant velocity joint gaiter split 199
Headlamp aim too low 183
Direction indicator incorrect colour 150
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S840 ACG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli D in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 89,282 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 Gli D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S840 ACG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Gli D typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Gli D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S840 ACG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Gli D, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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