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P788 DEJ

1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,138 mi
Last recorded117,138 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi73,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 DEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 117,138 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 117,138 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 106,767 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 106,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 95,157 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 95,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 84,483 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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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P788 DEJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P788 DEJ, 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 P788 DEJ registered?

P788 DEJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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