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S848 JLR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,540 mi
Last recorded44,540 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 JLR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 44,540 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,936 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 40,860 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 40,858 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 38,866 miles

NSF outer CV boot perished.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 36,263 miles

NSF outer CV boot perished.

Fail 29 Sep 2012 36,263 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

NSF outer CV boot perished.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,554 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 34,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,189 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 27,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 23,291 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,168 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,477 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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S848 JLR 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 73.3%.

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 S848 JLR, 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 S848 JLR registered?

S848 JLR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S848 JLR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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