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S369 VJW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

86,624 mi
Last recorded86,624 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS369 VJW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2009 86,624 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

ADVISE FRONT B/PADS LOW

ADVISE REAR DAMPERS CORRODED

Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Small chip to Windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2008 77,600 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Small chip to Windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2007 62,052 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust corroding...

front brake discs worn...

n/s wiper smears...

n/s/r tyre outer wall chaffed, & worn on both edges./ close to limit...

o/s & n/s outer c/v gaiters perishing...

o/s outer sill damaged...

wet test...

Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,052 miles

exhaust corroding...

front brake discs worn...

n/s wiper smears...

n/s/r tyre outer wall chaffed, & worn on both edges./ close to limit...

o/s & n/s outer c/v gaiters perishing...

o/s outer sill damaged...

wet test...

Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,588 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 48,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing , advise replacement.

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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S369 VJW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S369 VJW, 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 S369 VJW registered?

S369 VJW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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