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S286 NTY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,716 mi
Last recorded124,716 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 NTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 124,716 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 105,709 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 105,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front shock absorbers soft/reduced damping effect

n/s/f tyre split but not to cords

Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,164 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 89,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 71,437 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 71,437 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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S286 NTY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 S286 NTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S286 NTY registered?

S286 NTY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S286 NTY safe to buy?

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