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S863 JUG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,550 mi
Last recorded82,550 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 JUG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2014 82,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,157 miles

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

exhaust downpipe slight exhaust leak

front brake discs light corrosion

light scratches in windscreen

movement in offside front suspension top mount

nearside rear wheel starting to bind

offside outer cv gator perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2013 79,157 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

exhaust downpipe slight exhaust leak

front brake discs light corrosion

light scratches in windscreen

movement in offside front suspension top mount

nearside rear wheel starting to bind

offside outer cv gator perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,051 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 56,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front strut lower spring cups corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,196 miles

both front strut lower spring cups corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,213 miles

Exhaust system is corroded and has slight leaks.

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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S863 JUG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol 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 S863 JUG, 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 S863 JUG registered?

S863 JUG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S863 JUG safe to buy?

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