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P878 FST

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,967 mi
Last recorded62,967 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli73,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 FST
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2008 62,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perished,n/s/f suspension top bush,oil leak,o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded,o/s/f driveshaft boot perished,o/s/f brake bind

rear wheel arches corroded,rear o/s and n/s seatbelt mounting areas repaired.

rear wiper,

Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,967 miles

n/s/r tyre perished,n/s/f suspension top bush,oil leak,o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded,o/s/f driveshaft boot perished,o/s/f brake bind

rear wheel arches corroded,rear o/s and n/s seatbelt mounting areas repaired.

rear wiper,

Fail 7 Jan 2008 62,963 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perished,n/s/f suspension top bush,oil leak,o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded,o/s/f driveshaft boot perished,o/s/f brake bind

rear wiper,

Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,727 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 53,727 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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P878 FST is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P878 FST, 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 P878 FST registered?

P878 FST is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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