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S437 JMO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,409 mi
Last recorded45,409 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 JMO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 45,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 39,926 miles

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

Offside Front Outer CV joint warn

Pass 17 May 2022 28,958 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 28,841 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 28,639 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 28,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2019 28,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,009 miles

both rear shocks corrosion apparant

Pass 15 May 2017 27,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 26,919 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 25,334 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 24,234 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,892 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 21,558 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,707 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,702 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,630 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 20,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 19,297 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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S437 JMO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S437 JMO, 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 S437 JMO registered?

S437 JMO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S437 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S437 JMO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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