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P420 REX

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,130 mi
Last recorded84,130 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli73,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 REX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 84,130 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 84,066 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

air bag light on

rear brake cylinders corroding

rear reg plate de-laminating

rear shock absorbers corroding

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2006 79,969 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 79,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

off side rear tyre only just legal 1'6mm

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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P420 REX is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli in Black with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P420 REX, 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 P420 REX registered?

P420 REX is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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