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S285 KRA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,429 mi
Last recorded27,429 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 KRA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 27,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 26,570 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 23,971 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 23,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 19,074 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 15,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 15,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 5,598 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

centre rear view mirror missing but nearside and offside present

Pass 27 Jul 2017 4,909 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 1,680 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 287 miles

all tyres 17 years old

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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S285 KRA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S285 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 S285 KRA registered?

S285 KRA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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