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S598 TNK

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,428 mi
Last recorded130,428 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 TNK
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 130,428 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2013 130,428 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 120,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all wheelarchs corroded and paint peeling

Fail 2 Jan 2013 120,100 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all wheelarchs corroded and paint peeling

coolent level low

Pass 29 Dec 2011 110,968 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s wiper poor

rear engine steady cracked

slight lag on o/s/f brake

Pass 29 Dec 2010 98,033 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

n/s/f fog light inoperative

o/s wiper poor condition

o/s/f sill dented

o/s/r brake slightly noisy in rollers

Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,000 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

Oil leak

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

coolant slightly low

n/s/f tyre worn edges-close to 1.6mm limit

o/s/f tyre cracked

wipers poor

Pass 31 Dec 2008 82,002 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 82,002 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake pipes corroded

crack caround cntre exhaust box

lioght play in offside rear wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2008 76,059 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,822 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 67,822 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 55,898 miles

wall marked n/s/r/ tyre

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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S598 TNK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc 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 S598 TNK, 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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S598 TNK is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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