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S780 JFJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,982 mi
Last recorded96,982 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 JFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 96,982 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 96,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,545 miles

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

Centre rear stop lamp not working.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 79,237 miles

Centre rear brake light not working

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,237 miles

Centre rear brake light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,148 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,676 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,676 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,520 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 53,520 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,716 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 38,770 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 38,770 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,999 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,757 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,147 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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S780 JFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S780 JFJ, 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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What year was S780 JFJ registered?

S780 JFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S780 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S780 JFJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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