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S138 LCF

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,496 mi
Last recorded104,496 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 LCF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,496 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 104,496 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering flitch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 103,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sus top/flitch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 101,711 miles

both front sus tops getting weak

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

head light switch sticking slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2017 101,710 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front sus tops getting weak

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

head light switch sticking slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,822 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 99,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,383 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to make a noise

Pass 6 Nov 2014 96,438 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 96,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 9,473 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 93,652 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,552 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 86,946 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 83,097 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,064 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 74,532 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 70,480 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 70,448 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 66,976 miles

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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S138 LCF 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 68.2%.

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 S138 LCF, 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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S138 LCF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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