1998 SKODA FELICIA GL1.3L PETROL

The 2008 MOT records show the vehicle had a mixed outcome, with a pass on 2008-08-19 for the offside front tyre being close to the legal limit, followed by a failure just one day later on 2008-08-18 for multiple critical issues. These included non-functional stop lamps, misaligned headlamps, a deteriorated exhaust system with a major leak, corroded rear shock absorbers, a rough rear wheel bearing, and oily shock absorber leakage. The same day, the offside front tyre was again noted as worn near the legal limit. This suggests a pattern of safety-critical failures in lighting, exhaust, and suspension systems. The 2006 and 2007 MOTs were clean, with no defects recorded, but the 2006 failure cited a split constant velocity joint gaiter. The 2008 failures indicate a significant deterioration in the vehicle’s condition over a short period, though no subsequent MOT data exists to confirm if this trend continued. The low mileage of 96,005 miles (3,429 miles per year) for a 28-year-old vehicle suggests either light use or prolonged inactivity , which can lead to component aging, corrosion, or fluid degradation. However, the absence of recent MOT records (last assessed in 2008) means the current state of the vehicle is unknown. The most pressing risks are exhaust system integrity , suspension functionality , and brake and lighting system reliability . The 2008 failures highlight vulnerabilities in these areas, which are critical for safety.