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S974 DOJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

37,890 mi
Last recorded37,890 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 DOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,890 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,769 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

engine idle uneven

Fail 7 Jul 2016 36,769 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

engine idle uneven

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,130 miles

drivers window n/w? misfire on engine?

Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,388 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 10 Jul 2013 34,777 miles

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

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

drivers door window n/opening.!

Fail 10 Jul 2013 34,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

drivers door window n/opening.!

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,255 miles

advise rear shock and o/s/f corroded/o/s/f brake pipe corroded/

Fail 10 Jul 2012 34,255 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise rear shock and o/s/f corroded/o/s/f brake pipe corroded/

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,744 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

drivers window n/w?

o/s rear tyre has a nail in inner tread needs attention!!

Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

oil leak off engine.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2010 33,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

oil leak off engine.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,411 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear wiper blade split,o/s drivers door window n/w!

Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,929 miles

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

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

drivers window inoperative,o/s front bumper damaged,

Fail 21 Jul 2008 30,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers window inoperative,o/s front bumper damaged,

Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,080 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 29,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,180 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 27,180 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S974 DOJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S974 DOJ, 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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S974 DOJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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