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P453 GME

1996 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,362 mi
Last recorded109,362 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia Glxi77,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 GME
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2009 109,362 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers seatbelt locking mechanism trim broken

overheating problem possible headgasket

Pass 3 Jan 2008 97,639 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 97,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 88,018 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 88,018 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 74,752 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Glxi?

Based on 5,868 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 860
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 534
constant velocity joint gaiter split 507
Headlamp aim too low 475
Direction indicator incorrect colour 329
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P453 GME is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Glxi 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 1996 Skoda Felicia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 Glxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 860 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P453 GME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Skoda Felicia Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P453 GME registered?

P453 GME is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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