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R175 SMJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,361 mi
Last recorded68,361 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 SMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,361 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,234 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 64,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,919 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,890 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,332 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 48,201 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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R175 SMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R175 SMJ, 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 R175 SMJ registered?

R175 SMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R175 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 SMJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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