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S851 JLR

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,882 mi
Last recorded46,882 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 JLR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 46,882 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 46,882 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 46,687 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,980 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 45,772 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 45,553 miles

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 26 May 2022 45,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,650 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 43,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 42,325 miles

rear seats folded down not able to check seat belts

Fail 1 Jun 2018 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear seats folded down not able to check seat belts

Pass 10 May 2017 41,837 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 41,443 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 40,555 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

center exhaust rubbers snapped

Pass 24 May 2014 39,726 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 39,726 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 38,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 May 2013 38,844 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2012 38,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rera tyres cracking (165.70.13)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,726 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 37,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 36,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2009 35,759 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 33,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 30,594 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 30,594 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 28,419 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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S851 JLR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S851 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 S851 JLR registered?

S851 JLR is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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