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S653 JNL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,288 mi
Last recorded59,288 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 JNL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,288 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 59,288 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,987 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 53,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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S653 JNL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S653 JNL, 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 S653 JNL registered?

S653 JNL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S653 JNL safe to buy?

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