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S521 RNE

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,457 mi
Last recorded91,457 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 RNE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 91,457 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 91,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,267 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 84,267 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 78,681 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 78,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 76,634 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 76,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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S521 RNE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S521 RNE, 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 S521 RNE registered?

S521 RNE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S521 RNE safe to buy?

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