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R332 JMW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,771 mi
Last recorded115,771 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 JMW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 115,771 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 115,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 111,906 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 111,906 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 111,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

exhaust system corroding

front number plate damaged

nearside rear wheel bearing worn but not rough when wheel rotated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 108,230 miles

offside front inner cv boot split

offside front bake pipe corroding

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

nearside front seat belt slightly frayed

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight roughness in rear bearings

Pass 27 Jan 2010 101,276 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jan 2010 101,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jan 2009 94,545 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 90,393 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 90,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 83,433 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 83,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 77,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R332 JMW 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 64.3%.

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 R332 JMW, 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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R332 JMW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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