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R357 JMA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,142 mi
Last recorded53,142 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 JMA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,142 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 53,142 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,622 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,228 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 52,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,742 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

minor oil leak from gearbox

Fail 16 Nov 2012 50,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

minor oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

near/side front 165/70 TR 13 tyre perished in tread not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,739 miles

near/side front 165/70 TR 13 tyre perished in tread not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Fail 18 Nov 2010 48,739 miles

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

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

near/side front 165/70 TR 13 tyre perished in tread not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,697 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 47,697 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,159 miles

front reg plate slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Nov 2007 46,486 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,218 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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R357 JMA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R357 JMA, 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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R357 JMA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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