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S166 RAL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,861 mi
Last recorded86,861 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 RAL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,861 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion to bodywork

o/s/f brake caliper damp

o/s/f of outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 86,861 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion to bodywork

o/s/f brake caliper damp

o/s/f of outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wheel arches corroded

light corrosion to metal brake pipes

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded

rear ouer sills corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 82,650 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wheel arches corroded

light corrosion to metal brake pipes

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded

rear ouer sills corroded

rear shock-absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,894 miles

all rear brake pipes have been greased

heavy corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

light corrosion to underbody areas

slight fading to front and rear indicators

Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,894 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all rear brake pipes have been greased

engine oil leak (oil filler cap missing)

heavy corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

light corrosion to underbody areas

nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

slight fading to front and rear indicators

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,429 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes greased

high level brake light n/w

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting split

wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 74,429 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes greased

high level brake light n/w

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting split

wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,557 miles

both rear shockabsorbers corroded

engine oil leak

offside front constant velocity gaitor heavily perished

rear exhaust section corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2010 70,557 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shockabsorbers corroded

engine oil leak

offside front constant velocity gaitor heavily perished

rear exhaust section corroded

slight play in steering rack

slight smearing from wiper blades

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,743 miles

Coolant leak

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

Centre brake lamp inop

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

N/S/F C.V boot clip not fully tight but boot secure

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2009 65,743 miles

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

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

Centre brake lamp inop

Coolant leak

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

N/S/F C.V boot clip not fully tight but boot secure

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,897 miles

Oil leak

all tyres on 3mm & wear to edges

corrosion to both front suspension spring mountings

Fail 25 Mar 2008 61,897 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres on 3mm & wear to edges

corrosion to both front suspension spring mountings

Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,384 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 57,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,629 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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S166 RAL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S166 RAL, 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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S166 RAL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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