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S779 JRS

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,474 mi
Last recorded71,474 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 JRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,474 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak / fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 71,474 miles

oil leak / fuel pipes corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,821 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 63,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,756 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust mounting perished

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,632 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 57,599 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,560 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,836 miles

Rear tyres worn and perished

Fail 10 Jul 2009 49,836 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

OSR spring cup corroded

Rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,187 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,569 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 42,569 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,787 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 34,746 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2005 34,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S779 JRS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S779 JRS, 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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S779 JRS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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