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S851 RCL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,149 mi
Last recorded52,149 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 RCL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2017 52,149 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres has deep cuts

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,126 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 51,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,781 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,161 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 48,472 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 40,816 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 40,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 35,292 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 30,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jul 2009 30,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 24,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2008 24,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 11,279 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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S851 RCL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S851 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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S851 RCL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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