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R665 JDV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,565 mi
Last recorded66,565 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 JDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 66,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,562 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,550 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 66,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 66,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 66,391 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 66,381 miles

front number plate tarnished

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,140 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 61,181 miles

low braking at nearside rear hand and foot brake

Fail 7 Mar 2006 61,181 miles

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

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

low braking at nearside foot and handbrake

Fail 6 Mar 2006 61,153 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R665 JDV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R665 JDV, 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 R665 JDV registered?

R665 JDV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R665 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 JDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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