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R587 JSG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,805 mi
Last recorded92,805 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 JSG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 92,805 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 89,620 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 89,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 80,998 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 80,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 May 2012 75,348 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 75,347 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 66,992 miles

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

nsr tyre cracked on outside edge and close to limit

osf ind lens missing

slight play at rack os and ns

Fail 13 May 2011 62,947 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

nsr tyre cracked on outside edge and close to limit

osf ind lens missing

slight play at rack os and ns

Pass 21 May 2010 58,904 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 58,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil around engine and gearbox

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,999 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,065 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

165 70 13 T

both rear tyre treads perished

both reg deteriorated

couple dents & small scratches

nsf strut platform badly corroded

nsf wing/door scratched

oil leak

play osr wheel bearing / slight play nsr

slight blow centre exhaust silencer

slight play both front hubs

sump corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,780 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

brake flexible hoses corroded at ferrules

front brake discs worn imbalance 19% limit 25%

front suspension drop link bushes badly perished

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded & covered in grease

metal fuel lines badly corroded

oil leak ? damp at gearbox area

sump corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,550 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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R587 JSG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R587 JSG, 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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R587 JSG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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