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S917 GGU

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,174 mi
Last recorded124,174 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 GGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 124,174 miles

both front outter cv gaitors starting to perish

both rear bearing have play/no noise(may need ajusting soon)

both rear shocks heavily corroded (may need replacing soon)

exhaust corroding in places (may need replacing soon)

general underbody corrosion

rear metal brake pipes corroding (may need replacing soon)

slight gearbox oil leak (poss selector seal??)

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint (may need replacing soon)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 105,854 miles

exhaust for corrosion

nearside front brake flexi pipe perishing

oil leak from gearbox but not bad

rear metal brake pipes for corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2010 105,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust for corrosion

nearside front brake flexi pipe perishing

oil leak from gearbox but not bad

rear metal brake pipes for corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2009 90,907 miles

front bumper cracked

front flexis starting to perish

gear selector linkage worn

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear shocks heavily corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 90,640 miles

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

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

front bumper cracked

front flexis starting to perish

gear selector linkage worn

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear shocks heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2008 74,620 miles

rear wiper split

slight play both front top shock mounts

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,663 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 54,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 43,326 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 43,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S917 GGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S917 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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What year was S917 GGU registered?

S917 GGU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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