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S679 JNL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,093 mi
Last recorded77,093 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS679 JNL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,093 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

all flexi ferrules are slightly corroded

brake pipes are heavily coated in grease

engine coolant leak

gearbox oil leak

rear arches are corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2009 77,093 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all flexi ferrules are slightly corroded

brake pipes are heavily coated in grease

engine coolant leak

gearbox oil leak

rear arches are corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,389 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear flexi ferrules are slightly deteriorated

brake pipes are heavily coated in grease

offside rear tyre is perrished

rear arches are deteriorated

slight oil leak from gearbox

wipers split

Fail 2 Sep 2008 75,389 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear flexi ferrules are slightly deteriorated

brake pipes are heavily coated in grease

offside rear tyre is perrished

rear arches are deteriorated

slight oil leak from gearbox

wipers split

Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

all brake pipes coated in grease.

both front strut spring seats corroded.

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded,almost to excess.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2007 73,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all brake pipes coated in grease.

both front strut spring seats corroded.

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded,almost to excess.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,102 miles

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

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

all brake pipes are greased,,,,making corrosion assesement difficult...

Pass 23 Aug 2005 68,624 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 68,624 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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S679 JNL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S679 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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S679 JNL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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