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S461 JAJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,305 mi
Last recorded59,305 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 JAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,305 miles

All front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside front strut top mount has slight play

Underbody and body corroded where visible

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,470 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 56,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (rear end) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (rear end) (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,391 miles

exhaust joint blowing slightly

osf & nsf brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,282 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,481 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,959 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,038 miles

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

bonnet safety catch siezing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,071 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 41,057 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,690 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 37,609 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 34,367 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 34,350 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise additiona; ignition barrel insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,171 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 26,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 21,425 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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S461 JAJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S461 JAJ, 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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S461 JAJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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