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S280 KRA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,546 mi
Last recorded75,546 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 KRA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 75,546 miles

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

center rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Dec 2010 75,520 miles

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

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

center rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 70,349 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 70,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,032 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 65,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,617 miles

exhaust blowing slightley.

rear shocks corroding.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 59,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

exhaust blowing slightley.

rear shocks corroding.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,360 miles

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

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

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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S280 KRA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S280 KRA, 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 S280 KRA registered?

S280 KRA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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