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R409 FHJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,146 mi
Last recorded126,146 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 FHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 126,146 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2016 126,137 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

brake pipes surface corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,884 miles

Oil leak

n/s sill tatty

Pass 26 Mar 2014 103,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all brake pipes surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2014 103,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all brake pipes surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2013 99,889 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,201 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 95,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,601 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust held up with cable ties

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,083 miles

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

rear exhaust held up with cable ties

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,136 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 80,130 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,609 miles

rear exhaust mount begining to split

Fail 1 Apr 2008 73,609 miles

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

rear exhaust mount begining to split

Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,601 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,505 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 62,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R409 FHJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R409 FHJ, 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 R409 FHJ registered?

R409 FHJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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