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S799 RKJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,712 mi
Last recorded129,712 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 RKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 129,712 miles

corrosion to both rear door shuts/ both outer wheel arches

corrosion to both rear shock absorbers corroded

nearside side front inner cv gaiter split

offside front tyre worn down to legal limit on inner edge

play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

slight damage to nearside front wheel inner rim

Pass 12 May 2009 121,783 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 112,318 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to front to rear and rear metal brake pipes. also to rear brake hose ferrules

damage to both front outer sills

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 May 2008 112,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to front to rear and rear metal brake pipes. also to rear brake hose ferrules

damage to both front outer sills

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2007 98,819 miles

advises as issued with vt30 11/05/2007

Fail 11 May 2007 98,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Battery insecure

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

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

offside front tyre inner tread depth low

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 May 2006 84,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside stop lamp could be better

Pass 12 May 2006 84,754 miles

nearside stop lamp could be better

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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S799 RKJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S799 RKJ, 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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S799 RKJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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