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S498 PMJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,215 mi
Last recorded87,215 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 PMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 87,215 miles

O/s.front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 85,697 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

various brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 84,199 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 16 May 2013 82,126 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2013 82,126 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 79,322 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 77,043 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 75,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 73,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,768 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 67,140 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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S498 PMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S498 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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S498 PMJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S498 PMJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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