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S396 BNV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,409 mi
Last recorded138,409 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 BNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2014 138,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise exhaust system has some corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2014 138,409 miles

advise exhaust system has some corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2013 126,818 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 126,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 124,019 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 118,533 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 113,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 113,228 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 107,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 107,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,202 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 102,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 97,781 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 97,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 91,140 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 91,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S396 BNV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 S396 BNV, 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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S396 BNV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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