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S689 BJO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,158 mi
Last recorded66,158 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 BJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,158 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 66,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,759 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,716 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,156 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 43,013 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F indicator lens missing

Pass 9 Oct 2010 28,032 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 28,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 18,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,602 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,324 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,016 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cut/split throw tread

Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,825 miles

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

all tyres have cut/splits across tread

Pass 8 Sep 2005 13,312 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight wall damage

nearside front tyre slight cut in tread

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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S689 BJO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S689 BJO, 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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S689 BJO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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