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R977 PCJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,820 mi
Last recorded82,820 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 PCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,820 miles

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

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

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

n/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly+out of shape.

o/s+n/s/r outer wheel arches corroding.

o/s/f+o/s/r indicators slightly discoloured.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Fail 5 Jul 2014 82,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

n/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly+out of shape.

o/s+n/s/r outer wheel arches corroding.

o/s+n/s/r top spring mounting plates corroding badly.

o/s/f+o/s/r indicators slightly discoloured.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,782 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f wishbone bush deteriorating.

n/s/r long metal brake pipe corroding.

n/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s+n/s/r flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

o/s+n/s/r wheel arches corroding.

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 79,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wishbone bush deteriorating.

n/s/r long metal brake pipe corroding.

n/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s+n/s/r flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

o/s+n/s/r wheel arches corroding.

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 77,017 miles

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

corrosion on o/s+n/s/r short+n/s front to rear metal brake pipes.

o/s+n/s/r flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 77,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion on o/s+n/s/r short+n/s front to rear metal brake pipes.

o/s+n/s/r flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r break pipes starting to corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven

Fail 2 Jul 2011 73,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r break pipes starting to corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,000 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s/r indicator starting to discolour.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,955 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f+rear mcpherson struts corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 65,929 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f+rear mcpherson struts corroding/deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,251 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front indicators starting to discolour.

n/s/f seatbelt twisted.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

oil leak.

slight damage to front number plate.

sligth play in n/s/f top mcpherson strut mount.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 60,245 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front indicators starting to discolour.

n/s/f seatbelt twisted.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

oil leak.

slight damage to front number plate.

sligth play in n/s/f top mcpherson strut mount.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,355 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 54,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,632 miles

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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R977 PCJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R977 PCJ, 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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R977 PCJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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