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S490 NSA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,027 mi
Last recorded168,027 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 NSA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 168,027 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

NSF foglight cracked

Slight wear in N/S/F anti roll bar link

Fail 9 Oct 2007 167,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre exhaust in poor condition

NSF foglight cracked

Slight wear in N/S/F anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Oct 2006 146,566 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 146,524 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Driveshaft damper loose

Front foglight broken

Gear linkage worn

Jacking damage to both front chassis rails

Pass 11 Oct 2005 125,742 miles

advisory list as test 952631385235

Fail 8 Oct 2005 125,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding and o/s front as well

gear linkage very worn

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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S490 NSA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S490 NSA, 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 S490 NSA registered?

S490 NSA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S490 NSA safe to buy?

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