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R172 JGB

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,800 mi
Last recorded107,800 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 JGB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 107,800 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 104,970 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 104,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 103,914 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

n/s/r lens cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2007 103,914 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r lens cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2006 101,106 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2006 101,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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R172 JGB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R172 JGB, 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 R172 JGB registered?

R172 JGB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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