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R894 NMJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,103 mi
Last recorded121,103 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 NMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 121,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 114,309 miles

bodywork has surface rust in places

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on front discs

metal brakes pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/r shocker dust cover nadrift

n/s/r tyre side wall wearing

slight play in steering

surface rust on parts of susp.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 104,263 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air freshners on int. mirror

bodywork has surface rust in places

general wear on front discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

metal fuel pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/r shocker dust cover adrift

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f seat belt has slight twist

o/s/f sun visor loose on mountings

odd sticker on screen

slight play/wear in steering

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 10 Feb 2010 104,263 miles

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

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

air freshners on int. mirror

bodywork has surface rust in places

general wear on front discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

metal fuel pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/r shocker dust cover adrift

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f seat belt has slight twist

o/s/f sun visor loose on mountings

odd sticker on screen

slight play/wear in steering

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 19 Feb 2009 94,167 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,167 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,583 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 23,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 73,352 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 73,352 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 62,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 62,141 miles

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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R894 NMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R894 NMJ, 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 R894 NMJ registered?

R894 NMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R894 NMJ safe to buy?

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