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S501 JAJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,189 mi
Last recorded89,189 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 JAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,189 miles

left/right rear wheel arch corrosion

main fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

right front brake discs slight distortion

windscreen damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2011 89,189 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

left/right rear wheel arch corrosion

main fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

right front brake discs slight distortion

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2010 73,410 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Left headlamp beam pattern poor

Left wheel arch damaged and rusty

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Oil leak

Right mirror glass security

Right wheel arch damaged

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 73,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Left headlamp beam pattern poor

Left wheel arch damaged and rusty

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Right mirror glass security

Right wheel arch damaged

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 63,858 miles

airbag light on

exhaust corroded

left rear door/wheel arch damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2009 63,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

airbag light on

exhaust corroded

left rear door/wheel arch damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,753 miles

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak from engine.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 60,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak from engine.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,600 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubber mounting perishing

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

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Nov 2007 56,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubber mounting perishing

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

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Nov 2006 51,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

charging light on

power steering pump slightly noisy

Fail 6 Nov 2006 51,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

charging light on

power steering pump slightly noisy

Pass 28 Oct 2005 45,224 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 45,224 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 45,224 miles

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

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

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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S501 JAJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S501 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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S501 JAJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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