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S421 RKL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,193 mi
Last recorded108,193 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 RKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,193 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear suspension corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 106,274 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear shock absorber bodys corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 106,274 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear shock absorber bodys corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 104,463 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear parking brake at 17%

all suspension bushes worn

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil leek

Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,916 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

cat corroded on exhaust

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 102,916 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cat corroded on exhaust

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,969 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,532 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nossy power sterring pump

Pass 8 Sep 2011 96,047 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 96,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,680 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 93,680 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine overheating (fan not working)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 90,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 87,025 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 87,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 83,344 miles

Advise front and rear tyres wearing unevenly.

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 83,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise front and rear tyres wearing unevenly.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 76,575 miles

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

fuel cap slight cracks in seal

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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S421 RKL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S421 RKL, 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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S421 RKL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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