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S872 RCL

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,080 mi
Last recorded84,080 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 RCL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,080 miles

Nut missing and stud broken on manifold - Exhaust

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 84,078 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak on thermostat housing.

Engine coolant radiator leaking !!!

Exhaust mounting defective Nut missing and stud broken on manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Has 2 nails in tread.

Oil leak on engine.

Radiator coolant fan not working.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,484 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 82,484 miles

Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,183 miles

Offside Rear shock corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 5 Jul 2018 80,182 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around rear shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,309 miles

Oil leak from crankshaft seal.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 77,309 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded X2 (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from crankshaft seal.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,179 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,742 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 64,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Thermostat housing leaking coolant.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,076 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advice offside rear tyre cracking

advise water pipe corroded and leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2014 61,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advice offside rear tyre cracking

advise water pipe corroded and leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,153 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak On Engine.

Crankshaft Seal On Engine Leaking Oil.

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked On Sidewalls.

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

Tailgate locks Worn.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,730 miles

Battery Insecure.

Clutch Needs Re-Adjusting.

Coolant Leak On Thermostat.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 55,671 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Clutch Needs Re-Adjusting.

Coolant Leak On Thermostat.

Battery Insecure.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,275 miles

All Metal Brake Pipes Starting To Corrode

Thermostat Leaking Coolant On Back Of Engine

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,088 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 48,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,010 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 45,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,174 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,958 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 35,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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S872 RCL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S872 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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S872 RCL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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