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S381 KNW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,100 mi
Last recorded48,100 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 KNW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,100 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,099 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 43,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,278 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 42,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,307 miles

Fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose is corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,307 miles

Fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose is corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front strut is badly corroded on spring cup

Fail 27 Oct 2006 37,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front strut is badly corroded on spring cup

Pass 16 Nov 2005 34,911 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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S381 KNW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S381 KNW, 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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S381 KNW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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