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P189 UNK

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,021 mi
Last recorded65,021 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli73,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 UNK
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,021 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 64,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all shocks corroded

front struts corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,823 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 52,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,894 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 38,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,282 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 33,264 miles

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

Front 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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P189 UNK is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P189 UNK, 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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P189 UNK is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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