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S252 VNM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,281 mi
Last recorded75,281 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 VNM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 75,281 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 69,551 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2008 69,551 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,040 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 64,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 56,372 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 56,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S252 VNM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S252 VNM, 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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What year was S252 VNM registered?

S252 VNM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 November 1998.

Is S252 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 VNM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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