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S442 JPX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,409 mi
Last recorded73,409 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 JPX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,409 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 73,409 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 70,984 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,371 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,487 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,113 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,354 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 46,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,207 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres in poor condition

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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S442 JPX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S442 JPX, 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 S442 JPX registered?

S442 JPX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S442 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S442 JPX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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