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S835 RRL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,982 mi
Last recorded65,982 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 RRL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 65,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 65,962 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mount wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mount wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 64,720 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 62,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + o/s rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,510 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + o/s rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 57,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 55,709 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 55,709 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,028 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 54,026 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative hazards not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 52,292 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,654 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2016 49,642 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 46,219 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,413 miles

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

condition of rear number plate

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,680 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 35,554 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,147 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,045 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,531 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 25,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,892 miles

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

both rear and n/s front tyres have small cracks

Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 17,064 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 15,441 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 13,712 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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S835 RRL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S835 RRL, 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 S835 RRL registered?

S835 RRL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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