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S138 TCA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,032 mi
Last recorded38,032 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 TCA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 38,032 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 37,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 37,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 37,735 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,383 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,890 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,410 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,123 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,590 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,033 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,339 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 33,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,758 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,974 miles

Front brake pads getting low

N/s/f c.v boot perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,790 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 30,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,432 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 27,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,388 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 23,647 miles

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

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 TCA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TCA, 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 S138 TCA registered?

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

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