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S142 NRG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,176 mi
Last recorded149,176 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 NRG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 149,176 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlights output poor

n/s/r outer sill - cannot advise whether adequately repaired

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 149,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlights output poor

n/s/r outer sill - cannot advise whether adequately repaired

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 143,566 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion around o/s/f susp top mount

Pass 23 Nov 2009 138,557 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 132,342 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 132,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2007 123,808 miles

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 22 Nov 2007 123,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 21 Nov 2006 112,010 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 97,691 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 97,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

coolant leaking

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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S142 NRG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S142 NRG, 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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S142 NRG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 December 1998.

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