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S849 RCL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,959 mi
Last recorded89,959 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 RCL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2013 89,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,123 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs show signs of overheating

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,490 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 74,490 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 68,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 68,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,067 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 63,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 59,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,563 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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S849 RCL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S849 RCL, 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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S849 RCL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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