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S482 MMJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

768,976 mi
Last recorded768,976 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 MMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 768,976 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,124 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,124 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,124 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 70,124 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view rear (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,543 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 56,543 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 44,680 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 37,803 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,803 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,737 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread but not showing cords

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,386 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,888 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 28,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,096 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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S482 MMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S482 MMJ, 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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S482 MMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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