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P508 CTY

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,152 mi
Last recorded61,152 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli73,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 CTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,152 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 61,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,648 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,468 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 42,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 34,148 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 34,148 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P508 CTY is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P508 CTY, 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 P508 CTY registered?

P508 CTY is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P508 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P508 CTY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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