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S138 JGD

1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,948 mi
Last recorded66,948 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi66,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 JGD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Slxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 66,948 miles

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

n/s rear road spring corroded

n/s rear strut corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2008 66,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

rear struts corroded at spring seats

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,416 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 62,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 58,727 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 58,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Slxi?

Based on 794 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,440
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Headlamp aim too low 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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S138 JGD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 66,936 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 Slxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S138 JGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Slxi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia Slxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S138 JGD is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Slxi, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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