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R437 OMJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,870 mi
Last recorded109,870 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 OMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 109,870 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 105,150 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,150 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 101,720 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 97,939 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 97,939 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,370 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,523 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 82,523 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

osr tyre small cracks osf tyre worn edge

Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,706 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 72,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,146 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 52,749 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 52,748 miles

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

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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R437 OMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R437 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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What year was R437 OMJ registered?

R437 OMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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