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S849 RWJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,662 mi
Last recorded144,662 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 RWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 144,662 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 129,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 117,834 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 117,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 108,098 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 108,094 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 100,617 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 90,982 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 79,435 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 79,435 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wrong tail pipe fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 76,717 miles

advisory list as test 202294706132

Fail 14 Apr 2006 76,716 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

radiator is leaking

tailgate straps are missing

tailpipe of exhaust is corroded

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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S849 RWJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S849 RWJ, 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 S849 RWJ registered?

S849 RWJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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