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R251 GJN

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,273 mi
Last recorded60,273 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 GJN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2021 60,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,652 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 58,651 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 58,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 57,560 miles

front number plate has small damage.

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

o/s front fog lamp lamp is broken

o/s front tyre is worn on edges

o/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 26 May 2016 56,787 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 55,320 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 54,238 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 53,173 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 53,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 51,741 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 50,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 48,625 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 48,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 45,671 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 42,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 42,778 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 39,367 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2007 39,367 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,202 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 36,198 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R251 GJN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R251 GJN, 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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R251 GJN is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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