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P397 MKN

1997 Skoda Felicia Glx

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

89,385 mi
Last recorded89,385 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx88,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 MKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 89,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 89,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 78,381 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 78,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 78,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 71,514 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 71,514 miles

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Glx?

Based on 830 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,239
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 140
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 87
Headlamp aim too low 78
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
Direction indicator incorrect colour 52
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P397 MKN is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 88,059 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P397 MKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P397 MKN is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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