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S389 TCA

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,445 mi
Last recorded70,445 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 TCA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,445 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 70,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 68,149 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 68,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 61,400 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 61,301 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,088 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 54,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,633 miles

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

o/s/r lamp req soon

Fail 22 Feb 2006 50,599 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r lamp required soon

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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S389 TCA 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 50%.

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 S389 TCA, 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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What year was S389 TCA registered?

S389 TCA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S389 TCA safe to buy?

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