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R543 JYS

1998 Skoda Felicia L

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,198 mi
Last recorded91,198 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia L65,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 JYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2007 91,198 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine noisey

floor pan bent at offside

front tyres wearing on edges

heavy oil leak from engine

low brake effort at nearside rear footbrake

nearside rear tyre on limit

play in steering rack/trackrod at nearside

rear wiper torn

slight imbalance at front brakes

slight judder at rear brakes

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Jul 2006 87,942 miles

proper inspection of all brake pipes inpaired due to paint on pipes

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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R543 JYS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 65,447 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R543 JYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R543 JYS registered?

R543 JYS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R543 JYS safe to buy?

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