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R897 NMJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,233 mi
Last recorded135,233 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 NMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 135,233 miles

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded,but do not offer sharp edges,

Metal brake pipes to & from limit valve showing signs of corrosion.

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 135,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded,but do not offer sharp edges,

Metal brake pipes to & from limit valve showing signs of corrosion.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 127,093 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 127,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 116,634 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 116,634 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 105,580 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 105,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 95,086 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 95,084 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 85,975 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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R897 NMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R897 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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R897 NMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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