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S296 KRA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 KRA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,022 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 81,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,817 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 69,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,893 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,329 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 65,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,048 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 63,048 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 60,856 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,924 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 58,924 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 56,493 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 56,493 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 54,159 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,159 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (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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S296 KRA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 S296 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 S296 KRA registered?

S296 KRA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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