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S216 EAF

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,992 mi
Last recorded78,992 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 EAF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 78,992 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 78,992 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,777 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 78,275 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 77,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 76,416 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 7,482 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 74,373 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 74,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 73,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight out of balance on front brakes

some movement in both front suspension tops when jacked

Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust front section rusty around joint

fuel tank vent pipe rusty

nearside and offside front strut spring locators slightly rusted

nearside and offside rear seatbelts slow to recoil

nearside and offside rear wheelarches showing advanced signs of rust

nearside front seatbelt fluffing slightly on edge

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear top spring locator plate rusty

offside front tyre tread slightly low

offside headlight slightly out of focus

offside rear shockabsorber rusty

oil leaks

powersteering pipe at front rusty

some play in nearside and offside front strut top assemblies when jacked up

Fail 1 Jun 2011 71,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust front section rusty around joint

fuel tank vent pipe rusty

nearside and offside front strut spring locators slightly rusted

nearside and offside rear seatbelts slow to recoil

nearside and offside rear wheelarches showing advanced signs of rust

nearside front seatbelt fluffing slightly on edge

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear top spring locator plate rusty

offside front tyre tread slightly low

offside headlight slightly out of focus

offside rear shockabsorber rusty

oil leaks

powersteering pipe at front rusty

some play in nearside and offside front strut top assemblies when jacked up

Pass 5 Jun 2010 71,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear seatbelts slow to recoil

nearside and offside rear wheelarches showing advanced signs of rust

nearside front inner arch showing advanced signs of rust

offside front tyre tread low

offside rear strut and top mounting cup rusty

some play in nearside and offside front stut tops when jacked up

Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside front struts rusted and pitted

nearside and offside rear wheelarches rusty

nearside rear seatbelt slow to recoil

offside front outer cv boot perished and cracking(not leaking at time of test)

offside rear strut rusty and top cup rusted and pitted

rear wiper worn out

some play in nearside and offside front strut top assembly bushes

spare tyre tread low

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,014 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006

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

unable to inspect offside+nearside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2006 60,482 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

unable to fully inspect offside + nearside rear †seat belts due to child seat fitted

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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S216 EAF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 S216 EAF, 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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S216 EAF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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