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N8 JYC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,155 mi
Last recorded89,155 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 JYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

damage to nearside front fog lamp glass

slight movement at offside front suspension strut top

Fail 28 Sep 2009 89,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

damage to nearside front fog lamp glass

slight movement at offside front suspension strut top

Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

damage to nearside front fog lamp glass

Fail 21 Oct 2008 80,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 71,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

border line movement at nearside front suspension strut top mounting

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 71,883 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

border line movement at nearside front suspension strut top mounting

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 67,554 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 67,487 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 67,487 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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N8 JYC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N8 JYC, 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 N8 JYC registered?

N8 JYC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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