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S390 NSO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,999 mi
Last recorded118,999 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS390 NSO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 118,999 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 118,999 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 111,077 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 111,022 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 101,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front crossmember damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2012 101,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front crossmember damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,150 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 99,150 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,421 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 23 Jun 2010 98,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2009 92,079 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 92,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,627 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 78,438 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 76,945 miles

offside front tyre approaching 1.6mm †exhaust system advisory

Fail 30 May 2006 76,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre approaching 1.6mm(ADVISE) †offside front brake disc worn(ADVISE)

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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S390 NSO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S390 NSO, 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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S390 NSO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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