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R475 JDV

1998 Skoda Felicia LX

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,872 mi
Last recorded65,872 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia LX78,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 JDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 65,872 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 65,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,130 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 57,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 45,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia LX?

Based on 1,773 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,911
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
constant velocity joint gaiter split 182
Headlamp aim too low 122
Direction indicator incorrect colour 93
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R475 JDV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia LX in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 78,568 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R475 JDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia LX typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R475 JDV registered?

R475 JDV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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