CarVerify

Free Car Check

S789 JRS

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,805 mi
Last recorded108,805 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 JRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 108,805 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot floor corroded

both rear shockers corroded and slight misting of oil

both rear wheel arches corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 108,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot floor corroded

both rear shockers corroded and slight misting of oil

both rear wheel arches corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Jan 2013 95,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

damage to engine sump

gearbox oil leak

slight corrosion to front cross member

Fail 11 Jan 2013 94,995 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

damage to engine sump

gearbox oil leak

slight corrosion to front cross member

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,780 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight coirrosion around both rear wheel arches

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2012 81,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight coirrosion around both rear wheel arches

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,913 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2011 68,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,565 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,501 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 57,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,464 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 47,199 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 47,185 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,069 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
Full Skoda Felicia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S789 JRS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S789 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S789 JRS?

You can check the full history of S789 JRS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S789 JRS registered?

S789 JRS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S789 JRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S789 JRS shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S789 JRS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S789 JRS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.