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R36 VJF

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,373 mi
Last recorded75,373 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 VJF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside wheel arches corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2014 75,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside wheel arches corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,984 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2013 68,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,990 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 56,990 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,453 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 51,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,940 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,565 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 33,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate is cracked.

o/s/r tyre tread cracked.

Pass 21 Mar 2008 27,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,693 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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R36 VJF 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 R36 VJF, 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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R36 VJF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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