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S299 ADO

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,264 mi
Last recorded111,264 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 ADO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 111,264 miles

Centre & rear exhaust sections corroded and blowing.

Front grille damaged.

Front indicators showing fair amount of white light.

N/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded.

N/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit, advise attention.

O/s & n/s headlamps damaged, advise attention.

O/s/f indicator unit cracked.

O/s/r flexible brake hose ferrule corroded.

O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded.

O/s/r tyre tread depth low.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 110,750 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre & rear exhaust sections corroded and blowing.

Front grille damaged.

Front indicators showing fair amount of white light.

N/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded.

N/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit, advise attention.

O/s & n/s headlamps damaged, advise attention.

O/s/f indicator unit cracked.

O/s/r flexible brake hose ferrule corroded.

O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded.

O/s/r tyre tread depth low.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 82,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine stabiliser mount weak

o/s front headlight and indicator lens cracked

o/s r tyre perished

Fail 25 Nov 2010 82,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine stabiliser mount weak

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,332 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 78,332 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 78,310 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 78,310 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 66,465 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 56,392 miles

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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S299 ADO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S299 ADO, 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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S299 ADO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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