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R171 JKP

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,941 mi
Last recorded79,941 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 JKP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 79,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,820 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f outer tyer wall cut

o/s/r no plate lamp tap to come on

Fail 9 Aug 2011 72,820 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f outer tyer wall cut

o/s/r no plate lamp tap to come on

Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,574 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 65,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 56,970 miles

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

o/s/r no plate lamp ta to come on

Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,970 miles

o/s/r no plate lamp ta to come on

Fail 30 Aug 2008 50,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 50,837 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 50,795 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 49,321 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,321 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,629 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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R171 JKP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R171 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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R171 JKP is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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