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S715 RDG

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

175,850 mi
Last recorded175,850 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 RDG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 175,850 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 175,850 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 173,095 miles

front brake flexi's starting to pearsh

front number plate starting to fade

offside front indicator lens missing

offside front outer cv boot starting to pearsh

offside front seat belt fluffing

slight brake imbalance to rear wheels

slight crossion and damage to body work

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

slight play to nearside track rod end

stone chips to windscreen

underside slightly dirty

Fail 2 Oct 2009 173,095 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

front brake flexi's starting to pearsh

front number plate starting to fade

offside front indicator lens missing

offside front outer cv boot starting to pearsh

offside front seat belt fluffing

slight brake imbalance to rear wheels

slight crossion and damage to body work

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

slight play to nearside track rod end

stone chips to windscreen

underside slightly dirty

Fail 16 Sep 2009 173,095 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate starting to fade

offside front indicator lens cover missing

offside front seat belt starting to fluff

slight crossion to body work

slight play to nearside front track rod end

stone chips to windscreen

underside slightly dirty

Pass 4 Oct 2008 159,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

coolant pipes leaking

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear mudflap insecure

offside rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2008 159,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

coolant pipes leaking

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear mudflap insecure

offside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2007 138,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot pan & rear inner arches corroded

offside front indicator damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2007 138,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot pan & rear inner arches corroded

offside front indicator damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2006 116,048 miles

as previous test. cert.no. 982514266203

Fail 21 Sep 2006 116,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 98,586 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 98,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front indicator lens missing

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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S715 RDG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 S715 RDG, 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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S715 RDG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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