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S891 REY

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,026 mi
Last recorded87,026 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 REY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 87,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn inner edge, Perished & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2025 83,537 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2024 74,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 71,819 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 71,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 71,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension steering and brake components heavily corroded

corrosion offside front wheel arch

front chassis rails heavily corroded

offside sill corroded

outer cv boots perished

tow bar heavily corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 71,751 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine zero drift error to smoky at idle (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion offside front wheel arch

front chassis rails heavily corroded

offside sill corroded

outer cv boots perished

tow bar heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension steering and brake components heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,580 miles

Brake fluid reservoir badly discoloured

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Bulkhead corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering suspension and brake components all corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 71,580 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid reservoir badly discoloured

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Bulkhead corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering suspension and brake components all corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 71,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid reservoir badly discoloured

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Bulkhead corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tow bar corroded

steering suspension and brake components all corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 70,565 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 70,519 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r sill by jacking point starting to corrode

Pass 8 Feb 2014 63,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,338 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,596 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,037 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,881 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 48,879 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,619 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 39,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S891 REY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S891 REY, 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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S891 REY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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