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R37 SFJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,801 mi
Last recorded146,801 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 SFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 146,801 miles

front discs worn

Fail 15 Sep 2010 146,801 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2009 117,541 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2009 117,117 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2008 102,532 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 102,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 98,519 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 98,450 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 94,023 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 94,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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R37 SFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R37 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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What year was R37 SFJ registered?

R37 SFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R37 SFJ safe to buy?

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