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R517 JYG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,734 mi
Last recorded97,734 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 JYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 97,734 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 97,728 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 89,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 80,845 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 72,817 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 72,817 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 63,803 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 57,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 54,408 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 50,642 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 47,036 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 42,725 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,253 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 34,398 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,120 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 29,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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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R517 JYG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R517 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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What year was R517 JYG registered?

R517 JYG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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