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S421 YAN

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

42,654 mi
Last recorded42,654 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 YAN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 42,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 42,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,184 miles

park brake application uneven

Fail 12 Nov 2019 41,184 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside fronts lost colour (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rears lost colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front delaminated (0.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear faded (0.1 (d))

park brake application uneven

Pass 16 Nov 2018 39,656 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 38,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 38,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 36,518 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 36,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 34,813 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 33,243 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 33,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,930 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 31,927 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,753 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 30,753 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,515 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 29,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 28,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,100 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 26,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,489 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,112 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,275 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,017 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 22,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S421 YAN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 S421 YAN, 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 S421 YAN registered?

S421 YAN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S421 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S421 YAN shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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