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S198 DNJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,676 mi
Last recorded48,676 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 DNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 48,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 47,692 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,501 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks

slight bulge in nearside rear tyre,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,

Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,112 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,584 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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,914 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded\passenger wiper slightly split\struts slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2009 40,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded\passenger wiper slightly split\struts slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,216 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,897 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 35,893 miles

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

damage to front of car

front pads getting low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play detected at steering wheel

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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S198 DNJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S198 DNJ, 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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S198 DNJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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