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S197 DNJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,329 mi
Last recorded33,329 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 DNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,329 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,942 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,347 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 28,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 26,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,147 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,177 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,610 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,494 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 21,175 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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S197 DNJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S197 DNJ, 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 S197 DNJ registered?

S197 DNJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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