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S476 JAJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,037 mi
Last recorded53,037 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 JAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,037 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,031 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,564 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 51,564 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,066 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake cables hanging down

Fail 28 Nov 2014 50,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake cables hanging down

Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,883 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 47,866 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,536 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 46,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake cables insecure at rear

Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,295 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 45,286 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,524 miles

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

steering leaking slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,708 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 41,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,513 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 40,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,345 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 39,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,575 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 37,572 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 35,341 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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S476 JAJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S476 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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S476 JAJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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