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S34 LNV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

59,966 mi
Last recorded59,966 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 LNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,966 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 59,966 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,338 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 58,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,281 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 56,182 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,169 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Dec 2012 54,169 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,920 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 51,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 48,943 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,943 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 45,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,089 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,796 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside inner CV boot split

Fail 28 Nov 2008 39,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside inner CV boot split

Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,550 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 35,550 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,758 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 31,746 miles

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

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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S34 LNV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S34 LNV, 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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S34 LNV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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