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P158 WYJ

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,772 mi
Last recorded45,772 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli73,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 WYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,772 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 41,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,467 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,408 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 37,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Gli?

Based on 4,192 MOT tests across 841 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
841
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 637
constant velocity joint gaiter split 384
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Headlamp aim too low 312
Direction indicator incorrect colour 230
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P158 WYJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 73,102 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 Gli fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 637 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P158 WYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Gli typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia Gli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P158 WYJ registered?

P158 WYJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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