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R253 SFJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,920 mi
Last recorded44,920 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 SFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 44,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 11 May 2016 36,341 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock and spring pan (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wing is corroded, but has no sharp edges

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock and spring pan (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wing is corroded, but has no sharp edges

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

engine under shield insecure

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 10 May 2016 36,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened strut top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened strut top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock and spring pan (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wing is corroded, but has no sharp edges

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock and spring pan (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wing is corroded, but has no sharp edges

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

engine under shield insecure

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 May 2015 34,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 28 Apr 2015 34,455 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,031 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,430 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,210 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,734 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,557 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,990 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,619 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 27,658 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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R253 SFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R253 SFJ, 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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R253 SFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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