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R38 VJF

1998 Skoda Felicia

Yellow Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,018 mi
Last recorded118,018 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 VJF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 118,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 118,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 118,020 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 118,018 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 118,018 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,018 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 118,018 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 118,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r arch slight corrsion

Pass 12 Mar 2012 118,019 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 118,018 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,018 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 118,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 118,018 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

bad gearbox oil leaks

coil springs corroded

corrosion to front exhaust

front discs corroded and worn

front pads worn low

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 117,653 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 117,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 114,959 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 114,959 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 104,350 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 94,450 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 94,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R38 VJF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Yellow with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R38 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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R38 VJF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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