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S126 ARC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,424 mi
Last recorded123,424 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 ARC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 123,424 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both top mounts have some movement

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 118,905 miles

All wheel arches have slight corrosion

All wheel arches have slight corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 118,905 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All wheel arches have slight corrosion

All wheel arches have slight corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 113,500 miles

Exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rear ()

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 113,500 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rear ()

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 107,984 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 107,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,401 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 102,401 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,228 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 92,098 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant level low

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,785 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres have slight wear on inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front wing has slight corrosion (under bonnet)

slight corrosion to bottom of both rear wheel arches

Fail 10 Nov 2011 86,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

slight play near side front suspension top mount

slight play off side front suspension top mount

Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,904 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 81,901 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 77,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 77,105 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 72,854 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,854 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,897 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 68,897 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 64,788 miles

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

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

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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S126 ARC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S126 ARC, 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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S126 ARC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 November 1998.

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