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P189 YAA

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,143 mi
Last recorded89,143 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli73,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 89,143 miles

timing chain is slightly noisy

Fail 24 Apr 2008 89,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

slight blow from rear silencer joint

Pass 26 Apr 2007 81,117 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 81,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,407 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 72,407 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

n/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

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 YAA is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YAA, 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 P189 YAA registered?

P189 YAA is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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