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S442 SCJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,249 mi
Last recorded116,249 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 SCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 116,249 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight crack in o/s mirror

Pass 24 May 2010 108,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 103,594 miles

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

offside front mirror damaged,not affecting rear view.

Fail 1 May 2009 103,369 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside front mirror damaged,not affecting rear view.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 93,268 miles

Bonnet release operation poor but bonnet can be secured

Crack in offside door mirror

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

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

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

Rear lower engine mounting split

Recommend all wipers are renewed

Recommend brake fluid is renewed

Rubber exhaust mounting perished on centre section

Pass 16 Apr 2007 82,072 miles

clutch worn

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 8 Apr 2006 69,634 miles

Bonnet release has poor operation

Lower rear engine mounting in poor condition

Recommend brake fluid change

Fail 8 Apr 2006 69,634 miles

Bonnet release has poor operation

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Lower rear engine mounting in poor condition

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Recommend brake fluid change

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 SCJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SCJ, 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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S442 SCJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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