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S501 RNO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,551 mi
Last recorded106,551 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 RNO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 106,551 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r lower wheel arch slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2013 106,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

o/s/r lower wheel arch slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 17 Aug 2012 102,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 91,051 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,388 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,891 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 73,891 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,486 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,226 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 52,226 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 37,835 miles

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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S501 RNO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S501 RNO, 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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S501 RNO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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