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S228 ATN

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,455 mi
Last recorded69,455 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 ATN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 69,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,913 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 65,912 miles

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

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

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 60,571 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,938 miles

Rear brake hoses---ferrules corroded

Slight wear at nearside rear hub bearing

Fail 10 Jun 2009 55,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake hoses---ferrules corroded

Slight wear at nearside rear hub bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,094 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 51,094 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 51,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,836 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,357 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 43,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,766 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,171 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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S228 ATN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S228 ATN, 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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S228 ATN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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