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S855 RCL

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,371 mi
Last recorded89,371 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 RCL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 89,371 miles

body sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

foot brake soft

Fail 9 Dec 2013 89,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front and main brake pipes corroded

sills, inner sills, inner wings and floors weak with corrosion

the rear brake hose ferrules are very corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 89,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight cut n/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2012 89,307 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,248 miles

the front sills, rear inner sills and rear suspension mounts are all very corroded

the n/s/f wheel beraing is starting to wear

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,632 miles

the front and main brake pipes are corroded

the rear suspension mounts are rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2008 71,728 miles

the cat is very deteriorated

the front and main brake pipes are very corroded

the n/s/r brakes are binding

Fail 7 Oct 2008 71,728 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

the cat is very deteriorated

the front and main brake pipes are very corroded

the n/s/r brakes are binding

Pass 28 Jun 2007 124,020 miles

area's by the upper rear shock mountings, the n/s/r outer sill and the floor area's are all starting to rust † †o/s main brake pipe rusty † †needs a new no. plate lamp

Fail 27 Jun 2007 124,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

area's by the rear upper shock mountings and the n/s/r outer sill are all very weak with corrosion, floors are staring to rust † †o/s main brake pipe rusty

Pass 25 May 2006 113,539 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 113,539 miles

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

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

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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S855 RCL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 S855 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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S855 RCL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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