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S861 RKW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,735 mi
Last recorded71,735 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 RKW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2013 71,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,948 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 68,948 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,422 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 65,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,288 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 60,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 52,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,562 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,244 miles

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

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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S861 RKW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S861 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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What year was S861 RKW registered?

S861 RKW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S861 RKW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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