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S251 SNK

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,792 mi
Last recorded72,792 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 SNK
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,817 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various areas surface rust, paint work bubbling. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded This pipe has only just passed the mot requirements (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 65,817 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Various areas surface rust, paint work bubbling. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded This pipe has only just passed the mot requirements (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,373 miles

front brake pads appear to be on minimum

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre perished in between tread and wearing low

o/s/f cv boot and both front brake hoses perished

o/s/r tyre perished in between tread

rear brake pipes and brake hose ferells corroded. cleaned with wire brush to check condition

rear reg plate deteriated

rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Outer wheel arch areas have surface corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 59,056 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Outer wheel arch areas have surface corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 55,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,903 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,104 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

rear number plate perishing

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 52,104 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer cv boots perishing

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

rear number plate perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,276 miles

2 wipers starting to split

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,243 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 39,241 miles

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

front brake pads worn

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,348 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,512 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,623 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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S251 SNK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S251 SNK, 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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S251 SNK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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