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S598 JSL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,575 mi
Last recorded144,575 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 JSL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2014 144,575 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside inner drive shaft boot split

rear indicators faded slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2013 139,977 miles

nearside and offside rear sills thinning with corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2013 139,977 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

0ffside and nearside rear inner sills thinning with corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2012 135,312 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 128,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes borderline pass

Fail 3 Aug 2011 128,258 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes borderline pass

Pass 28 Jul 2010 121,301 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 121,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 112,212 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 112,076 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 100,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 89,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 78,098 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 78,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S598 JSL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S598 JSL, 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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S598 JSL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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