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S746 JBV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,073 mi
Last recorded88,073 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 JBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,073 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,073 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,582 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 83,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,693 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 80,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,246 miles

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

both rear shock absorber upper mounts slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 77,245 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Both rear suspension top mounting slightly coroded

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear suspension top mountings slightly coroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,460 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 73,453 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,646 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 69,646 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 67,014 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,948 miles

all spring plates corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2005 56,445 miles

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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S746 JBV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S746 JBV, 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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S746 JBV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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