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J200 OBC

1997 Skoda Felicia

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,296 mi
Last recorded98,296 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia70,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 OBC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 98,296 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 98,296 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,901 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 88,421 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 88,421 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear center lap belt missing

Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,005 miles

o/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2008 74,190 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 71,419 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 71,419 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,046 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 66,046 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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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J200 OBC is a 1997 Skoda Felicia in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 70,875 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 J200 OBC, 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 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J200 OBC registered?

J200 OBC is a 1997 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J200 OBC safe to buy?

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