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R686 JGB

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,812 mi
Last recorded30,812 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 JGB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 30,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 30,657 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,290 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 30,290 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,893 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,365 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 29,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 28,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 28,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 27,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 27,918 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 27,530 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,530 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 27,103 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,754 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 24,754 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 23,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 22,778 miles

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

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)

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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R686 JGB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R686 JGB, 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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R686 JGB is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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