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S253 CNV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,869 mi
Last recorded79,869 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 CNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,869 miles

all brake pipes to and front rear limiting valve corroding

both front shock absorbers corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

front cross member corroding

nearside front tyre is on the legal limits of 1.6mm

nearside rear sill to door step corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside frot washer jet 1 not working

ofside front tyre is on 2mm of tread

oil leaks to engine and gearbox

rear wiperblade split

Fail 25 Aug 2012 79,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes to and front rear limiting valve corroding

both front shock absorbers corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

front brake pads look low

front cross member corroding

nearside front tyre is on the legal limits of 1.6mm

nearside rear sill to door step corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside frot washer jet 1 not working

ofside front tyre is on 2mm of tread

oil leaks to engine and gearbox

rear wiperblade split

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,018 miles

bot5h rear wheel cylinders corroding

both front shock absorbers corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

clutch pedal high

fuel cap seal cracking

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

oil leaks to engine and gearbox

slight play to rear seats

Fail 30 Aug 2011 72,018 miles

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

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

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

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

bot5h rear wheel cylinders corroding

both front shock absorbers corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

clutch pedal high

fuel cap seal cracking

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

oil leaks to engine and gearbox

slight play to rear seats

Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear strut cups rusted o/s and n /s

Fail 24 Aug 2010 64,676 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear strut cups rusted o/s and n /s

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,985 miles

centre exhaust noisey

front cross member corroded

one washer inoperative on offside

surface corrosion to front and rear strut caseings

Fail 12 Aug 2009 56,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust noisey

front cross member corroded

one washer inoperative on offside

surface corrosion to front and rear strut caseings

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,781 miles

rear shockabsorbers heavly corroded at base

salt deposits to brake pipes

Fail 29 Aug 2008 50,781 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear shockabsorbers heavly corroded at base

salt deposits to brake pipes

Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,228 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 40,661 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 40,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low 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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S253 CNV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red 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 S253 CNV, 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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S253 CNV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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