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R181 SMJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,732 mi
Last recorded34,732 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 SMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2009 34,732 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,732 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,854 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 31,991 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,494 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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R181 SMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R181 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 R181 SMJ registered?

R181 SMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R181 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 SMJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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