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S238 VBJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,842 mi
Last recorded98,842 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 VBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 98,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 98,735 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,564 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,161 miles

Exhaust mounting defective two, one before rear silencer and one after rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 84,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective two, one before rear silencer and one after rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,976 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 52,690 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,113 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,131 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,043 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 46,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,640 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 44,638 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 42,612 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 36,585 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,148 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,223 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,200 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,181 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 23,180 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,824 miles

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

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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S238 VBJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S238 VBJ, 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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S238 VBJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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