MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front & rear no plates starting to fade
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag warning light stays on
front & rear no plates starting to fade
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
handbrakecable outer casing corrodedandcut.
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
handbrakecable outer casing corrodedandcut.
small cut on near side outer tyre wall.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?
Based on 560,899 MOT tests across 64,461 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S290 SWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 S290 SWC, 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 S290 SWC registered?
S290 SWC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 4 August 1998.
Is S290 SWC safe to buy?
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