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R980 PCJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,102 mi
Last recorded61,102 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 PCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,102 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front inner wing to front panel (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear wheel arches presented taped (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 61,102 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion both rear wheel arches taped (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front inner wing to front panel (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear wheel arches presented taped (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,667 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' across bottom of screen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front inner brake dics surface rusted bad

Fail 7 Nov 2016 57,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' across bottom of screen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front inner brake dics surface rusted bad

Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,833 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2014 46,985 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 43,991 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,963 miles

corrosion in both sills

Fail 18 Sep 2011 38,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in both sills

Pass 18 Sep 2011 38,778 miles

corrosion in both sills

Pass 18 Sep 2010 35,216 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,820 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 30,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 9 Jul 2008 29,575 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,117 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 28,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,576 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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R980 PCJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R980 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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R980 PCJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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