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P865 VGJ

1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

67,697 mi
Last recorded67,697 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi73,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 VGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2008 67,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre rear seat belt - hard to engage

ns mirror cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front coil sprig carriers corroded

centre rear seat belt function impaired

nearside door mirror damaged

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

tempary repair to centre exhaust mount

Fail 23 Oct 2007 63,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2006 59,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front indicators showing white light

corrision to both front strutt spring seats

n/s/f brake hose perrished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,both rear tyres close to limit

slight blow from exhaust center pipe

Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,007 miles

both front indicators showing white light

corrision to both front strutt spring seats

n/s/f brake hose perrished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,both rear tyres close to limit

slight blow from exhaust center pipe

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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P865 VGJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P865 VGJ, 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 P865 VGJ registered?

P865 VGJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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