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S418 JDF

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,344 mi
Last recorded98,344 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 JDF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 98,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

balance weight on offside driveshaft loose

Pass 18 Jun 2011 93,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 93,168 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,856 miles

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

rear rigid brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 4 Jul 2009 76,086 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 76,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,108 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 56,460 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,226 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 38,985 miles

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

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

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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S418 JDF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc diesel 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 S418 JDF, 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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S418 JDF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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