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S856 RKW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

94,249 mi
Last recorded94,249 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 RKW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 94,249 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 94,249 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 93,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

front cross member slighty damaged

nearside front and rear wheel arches and offside rear wheel arches slighty corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,395 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 76,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 76,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 20 Jun 2007 61,661 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,368 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 54,227 miles

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

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

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

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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S856 RKW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S856 RKW, 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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S856 RKW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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