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S249 VBJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 VBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 86,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bolth rear spring top mounts corroded , spring still locats

front discs corroded on inner face

uneven tyre wear on the front tracking may need adjusting

Pass 8 Sep 2011 82,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 75,826 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside front disc pitted on inner face

Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,099 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 71,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 66,977 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,423 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 65,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 61,130 miles

all rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

both front tyres close to legal limit

slight play in o/s/f shocker mounting

Pass 6 Dec 2005 56,527 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 56,527 miles

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

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

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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S249 VBJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S249 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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S249 VBJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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