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R514 JYG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,142 mi
Last recorded95,142 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 JYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 95,142 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 88,806 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush Slightly Worn ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly Blowing From Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 83,985 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint mounting (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 83,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint mounting (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,325 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 80,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,696 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 76,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,542 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 72,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,380 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 71,428 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

slight corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch.

slight corrosion at rear brake hose ferrules.

slight lateral movement in offside and nearside front upper shock absorber mountings, whem vehicle is jacked.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 71,417 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

slight corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch.

slight corrosion at rear brake hose ferrules.

slight lateral movement in offside and nearside front upper shock absorber mountings, whem vehicle is jacked.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside rear brakehose secured by a cabletie.

rear exhaust rubber poor.

rear tyre rubbers cracking.

surface corrosion at front brake discs.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 69,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside rear brakehose secured by a cabletie.

rear exhaust rubber poor.

rear tyre rubbers cracking.

surface corrosion at front brake discs.

Pass 3 May 2007 68,127 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 60,355 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 60,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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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R514 JYG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R514 JYG, 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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R514 JYG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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