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P317 DBV

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

99,779 mi
Last recorded99,779 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli73,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 DBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 99,779 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high level brake light not working

movement inside offside fron headlight

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2008 99,779 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high level brake light not working

movement inside offside fron headlight

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2007 87,362 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 87,362 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,182 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 77,372 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 77,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolant leaking

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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P317 DBV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P317 DBV, 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 P317 DBV registered?

P317 DBV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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