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S561 DNJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,833 mi
Last recorded28,833 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 DNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 28,833 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 28,833 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 28,550 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 27,901 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 27,893 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,178 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 26,662 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 26,655 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 26,175 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,828 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 25,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,224 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 25,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,607 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,929 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 23,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,318 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 22,745 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,745 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,116 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 22,116 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 21,274 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 21,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S561 DNJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S561 DNJ, 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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S561 DNJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S561 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 DNJ shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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