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S916 GGU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,289 mi
Last recorded69,289 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 GGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 69,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 69,263 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 63,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shockabsorber top mounts slight wear

Pass 30 Oct 2023 56,501 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer loose on clamp

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 56,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer loose on clamp

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 52,243 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,088 miles

Exhaust system corroded and has a minor leak of gases

Front shock absorbers and coil springs corroded

Movement in both rear suspension top mounts

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 42,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 42,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 38,480 miles

INDICATOR BULBS DISCOLOURED

MULTIPLE COOLANT STAINS

PLAY AT N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGE

Fail 28 Oct 2019 38,474 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

INDICATOR BULBS DISCOLOURED

MULTIPLE COOLANT STAINS

PLAY AT N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGE

Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 33,275 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,275 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brakes slightly binding

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 27,227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brakes slightly binding

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,443 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothside (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,288 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,288 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,158 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 24,013 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 22,744 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 21,464 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,982 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,228 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,865 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 18,362 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 18,362 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S916 GGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S916 GGU, 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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S916 GGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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