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S483 PMJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,921 mi
Last recorded113,921 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 PMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 113,921 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 109,585 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks in the side walll

Fail 13 Dec 2011 109,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks in the side walll

Pass 7 Dec 2010 104,491 miles

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

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

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

clutch slipping

Fail 7 Dec 2010 104,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

clutch slipping

Pass 14 Dec 2009 99,633 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 99,633 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 95,107 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2008 95,107 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 90,516 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 90,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 86,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 86,209 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 78,261 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 78,261 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

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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S483 PMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S483 PMJ, 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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S483 PMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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