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S871 AVL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,668 mi
Last recorded75,668 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 AVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2010 75,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch slips

Pass 28 May 2009 70,103 miles

exhaust blowing.

ferrules on all brake hoses corroded.

Fail 27 May 2009 70,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust blowing.

ferrules on all brake hoses corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,161 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 63,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,299 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 51,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,233 miles

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

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

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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S871 AVL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S871 AVL, 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 S871 AVL registered?

S871 AVL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S871 AVL safe to buy?

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