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S729 JRA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,163 mi
Last recorded81,163 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 JRA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,163 miles

air baglight on

condition of cv boots BORDERLINE

corrosion to brake hose ferulls

corrosion to brake pipes BORDERLINE

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to vehicle body

Fail 28 Oct 2008 81,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air baglight on

condition of cv boots BORDERLINE

corrosion to brake hose ferulls

corrosion to brake pipes BORDERLINE

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to vehicle body

Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 67,961 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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S729 JRA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S729 JRA, 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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S729 JRA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S729 JRA safe to buy?

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