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R412 FHJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,364 mi
Last recorded94,364 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 FHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,364 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 94,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,162 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 93,162 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,876 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,931 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyre treads wearing low on edges

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2013 86,931 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front and nearside rear tyre treads wearing low on edges

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,968 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 78,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 75,633 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,892 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

high stop light not working

Fail 11 Mar 2009 68,897 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

high stop light not working

Pass 2 Feb 2008 58,489 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 44,813 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,934 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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R412 FHJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol 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 R412 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 R412 FHJ registered?

R412 FHJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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