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R426 OMJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,137 mi
Last recorded114,137 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 OMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2008 114,137 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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

engine and gearbox oil leak

front number plate detiorated

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust mount perished and system slightly loose at front to centre join

slight damage to n/s sill panel

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 4mm 165/70r13t

Pass 3 Nov 2008 114,137 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)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

engine and gearbox oil leak

front number plate detiorated

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust mount perished and system slightly loose at front to centre join

slight damage to n/s sill panel

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 4mm 165/70r13t

Pass 5 Nov 2007 103,071 miles

front number plate in poor condition, slight engine oil leak.

slight gear box oil leak, rear number plate held in place with duck tape.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f and both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 165/70/13T.

Fail 5 Nov 2007 103,071 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front number plate in poor condition, slight engine oil leak.

slight gear box oil leak, rear number plate held in place with duck tape.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f and both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 165/70/13T.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 90,999 miles

see previous vt 32

Fail 19 Oct 2006 90,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear numberplates in poor condition

gear linkage bolt loose

rear exhaust rubber missing held with ties

Pass 7 Oct 2005 75,520 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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R426 OMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R426 OMJ, 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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R426 OMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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