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P480 VPP

1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,564 mi
Last recorded65,564 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi73,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 VPP
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 65,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension spring lower cups showing corrosion.

Outer cv boot clips insecure.

Rear brake pipes showing corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,358 miles

Front suspension spring lower cups showing corrosion.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,690 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 59,688 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,421 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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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P480 VPP is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 73,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P480 VPP, 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 29 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 P480 VPP registered?

P480 VPP is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 25 May 1997.

Is P480 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 VPP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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