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R170 JKP

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,837 mi
Last recorded54,837 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 JKP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,837 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,811 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 35,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,799 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 27,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,627 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,187 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,199 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 21,667 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 21,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,573 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 19,573 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,869 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 17,869 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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,735 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,235 miles

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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R170 JKP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R170 JKP, 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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R170 JKP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 11 July 1998.

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