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P198 OSF

1997 Skoda Felicia L

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,735 mi
Last recorded107,735 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia L64,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 OSF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 107,735 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f spring cup slightly rusted,ok meantime.

Fail 13 Jun 2008 107,682 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f spring cup slightly rusted,ok meantime.

n/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 104,410 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 104,410 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 24 May 2007 104,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2006 96,676 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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P198 OSF is a 1997 Skoda Felicia L in Blue 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 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 64,279 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P198 OSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P198 OSF registered?

P198 OSF is a 1997 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 5 July 1997.

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