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S953 CGD

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,887 mi
Last recorded92,887 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 CGD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 92,887 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 92,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 80,015 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 80,015 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 69,140 miles

Front number plate letters starting to deteriorate.

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 18 May 2007 67,057 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,777 miles

advise new rear number plate,

Fail 2 Jun 2006 59,777 miles

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

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

advise new rear number plate,

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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S953 CGD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 S953 CGD, 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 S953 CGD registered?

S953 CGD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S953 CGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S953 CGD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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