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S388 DNV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,205 mi
Last recorded100,205 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 DNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2012 100,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

air bag lamp on.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,440 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag warning light on

clutch possibly worn

possible starter motor problem

Fail 28 Sep 2011 88,440 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag warning light on

clutch possibly worn

coolant low

possible starter motor problem

Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,955 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 79,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 77,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 77,352 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 74,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,224 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 67,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S388 DNV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S388 DNV, 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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S388 DNV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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