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S357 MNV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,883 mi
Last recorded107,883 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 MNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 107,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 107,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 103,925 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 103,925 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 102,524 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2011 102,520 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,148 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

engine oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

rear shockers rusty

rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2010 94,148 miles

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

both front brake pipes rusty

engine oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

rear shockers rusty

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 88,580 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 88,578 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2008 82,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 82,134 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 75,067 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 75,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion forming on lower rear shock absourbers and o/s/f suspension strutt.

n/s/f bumper grill missing

o/s lower engine cover trim loose fitting

radiator in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2006 66,485 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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S357 MNV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S357 MNV, 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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S357 MNV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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