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S588 JFJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,112 mi
Last recorded138,112 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 JFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 138,112 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 137,724 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 May 2025 137,694 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength across bed floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 137,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 137,442 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 133,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 127,184 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 121,181 miles

front tyres close to limit

osr metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2011 117,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2011 117,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2010 112,556 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 112,552 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 108,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 104,542 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 101,313 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 98,028 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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S588 JFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S588 JFJ, 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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What year was S588 JFJ registered?

S588 JFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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