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P166 OVV

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,995 mi
Last recorded94,995 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli73,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 OVV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2008 94,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Accident damage to o/s-not bad enough to fail

Pass 11 Apr 2007 88,969 miles

Front number plate fading-will need replacing soon

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 88,969 miles

Front number plate fading-will need replacing soon

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P166 OVV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P166 OVV, 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 P166 OVV registered?

P166 OVV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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