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R814 SFJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,139 mi
Last recorded87,139 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 SFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,139 miles

Front registration plate becoming discoloured.

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Apr 2010 87,137 miles

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

Front registration plate becoming discoloured.

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Apr 2009 82,135 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 82,134 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 78,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 78,776 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front 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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R814 SFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R814 SFJ, 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 R814 SFJ registered?

R814 SFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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